Thighs at 7 and 4. State Issues Cell-Phone Driving Guidelines (Humor)

DotPenn.com ^ | 5-15-2009 | Sven Waring

[SvenWaring]

 

While the Pennsylvania legislature passed up a ban on driving while texting or talking on a cell phone, it did pass new guidelines on the use of cell phones while driving.

The legislature hopes that these guidelines will not only help make the roads safer, but pave the way for video game use on the road.

Glendale White, PennDOT's driver's education spokesperson, said the state will benefit from smarter cell phone motoring.

"We want to raise awareness that if you must talk on a cell phone about whether Lindsey snubbed you last night, or whether you should buy Coors or Budweiser at the local suds and chips, then do so in an educated manner," said White. "Same goes for drunk driving."

Here are the state's new guidelines:

Thighs at 7 and 4

Keep your thighs at 7 and 4 on the steering wheel while talking or texting on the phone.

White said that some drivers try to drive one-legged, increasing the chances the leg will slip off the steering wheel and cause you to spill the drink resting in your crouch, or drop your cell phone.