Originally Posted by
ItsJustMe
I think one simple rule would suffice. Driving is a full-time job. If you voluntarily do something that is proven and listed to be a distraction or impairment when you're supposed to be driving, it should be an offense.
Bingo! Simple, to the point, and it covers all issues...
Drivers, it really is this simple: be aware of what is in front of (or behind) you, maintain a safe stopping distance to objects in front of you, and don't hit that which is in your direction of travel.
This also means that if a road has a 50 MPH speed limit and you are rounding a blind curve or cresting a blind hill... you MUST slow down. (that simple action is very very often missed by motorists... and they are violating the basic speed law by just "driving the speed limit").