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MikeGstayUp · 10-02-2011, 08:23 PM

Take a moment to watch this video and share with your loved ones. This really could make a difference. The guy you see below was a passenger and was declared dead 3 times all because his friend was texting while driving. Feel free to put the link in your signature as I did or post on other sites. Thank you camaro5 community for the support!

The Last Text Documentary
AT&T has produced and made available the documentary, "The Last Text" that reveals the extensive impact texting while driving can have on lives, communities, families, and friends. To help youth and youth leaders implement this new tool into their distracted driving prevention program of work, NOYS developed a toolkit to support this documentary. Both are free to download and Use.

http://www.schooltube.com/video/4386...xt-Documentary

*The Stig* · 10-02-2011, 08:27 PM

thank you for posting this

MikeGstayUp · 10-02-2011, 08:31 PM

Your welcome. The video was put together very well. I hope people on here will actually watch it and share it with their kids and others.

weenie25banini · 10-02-2011, 09:02 PM

Its an eye opener. Thank you! Honestly I do sometimes text when I am at a red light. :/ not ever again.

LimaCharlie · 10-02-2011, 10:28 PM

Texting is one of the most ignorant and self-centered things you can do on the road. People are just dumb.
I was behind a guy at a light the other day and I saw him looking down at his lap in his driver's side mirror (obviously texting....or sleeping). The light turns green and he doesn't move. I wait about 5 seconds and give him a honk. He looks up suddenly in his rear view mirror and goes. I pass him and he gives me a weird look.
If I see someone do a strange lane change, drive slow in the fast lane, or drive REALLY slow for no reason.....almost all the time they are using their cell phone.
This just goes to show how texting is dangerous and holds up traffic.

SlingShot · 10-02-2011, 10:34 PM

I wish every State would put a ban on hand holding a phone while driving. And seeing people texting while driving really pisses me off. Any body cought texting while driving, should have their fingers broken one at a time.

Ivas · 10-03-2011, 06:29 PM

Your far better off without a cellular telephone altogether. The damned things have been shown to provoke brain tumors on the side of the brain closest to the ear to which it had been many times held.

I don't own one, and I have no interest to be bugged further by telephones. The one on the wall here at home and the one at work are PLENTY for me. I've lived happily for fifty-six years without that nuisance, and I don't wanna' new headache (in more than one way).

SleepWarz · 10-03-2011, 07:29 PM

Good solid message. Thanks for this.

MikeGstayUp · 01-04-2012, 11:35 PM

Ok so I'm a little disappointed with the moderators. I had originally posted this same thread in the General Discussions sub forum at the same time this was posted. It was there for about 2 months, had over 2000 views and a ton of positive comments and people sharing their stories. Not one complaint, I wasnt told to move it to a different sub forum or given a warning. Then one day it was completely deleted!! I understand there are rules on where to post, but it was there for a couple months with no problems.

So i'm bumping this to remind people the importance of my original message.
-thanks, Mike

dolt45 · 01-05-2012, 11:59 AM

I had a gal try to share my lane with me this very morning. She was staring at her phone.

MikeGstayUp · 04-04-2012, 10:57 PM

Spring break bump!

Steve Dallas · 04-04-2012, 11:46 PM

When you drive, please just drive

Thanks for sharing this...

*KILLER74Z28* · 04-04-2012, 11:48 PM

Strong message... I know a lot of people that need to watch this.

midnighter · 04-04-2012, 11:54 PM

I seen this before and wow, it's deep for sure.

Tribute · 04-04-2012, 11:58 PM

Yes, messages can wait. It's bad in northern va with everyone staring at there phone while driving. Scary.

*mlee* · 04-05-2012, 12:17 AM

This should be just as illegal as drinking and driving...

Thanks for the bump... I plan to share it with others...

cactuseater · 04-11-2012, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

This should be just as illegal as drinking and driving...

Thanks for the bump... I plan to share it with others...

Totally agree. It's completely negligent and requires revocation of driving "privileges". It's not an automatic right, it's a privilege that can be pulled out from under you. Make the wrong choice, and away it goes.

MOMSREDSS · 04-11-2012, 09:16 AM

Friday, April 6th, my husband & I were driving down I-5 (around lunch time) & I turned to my right to see a young lady looking down at her phone (reading & texting with her left hand) ~ barely looking up to see where she was driving. I had mentioned this to my husband. Then I looked over at her again to see that she was not only texting with her left hand still looking down, but now EATING A SANDWICH WITH HER RIGHT HAND. I can only imagine that she was now using her knee to steer her car. I told my husband what she was doing now. I said to him, "Please lets get away from her!"

Really!!! Pull over for 10 minutes, eat your sandwich & send your message that you're driving & you'll call/text when you're where you need to be. Is that really all that hard???

I wish I had videoed her & put her on Youtube.

I've had red ribbons on my car antenna in support of MADD (MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERS).

Is there something out there you can put on your car in support of not texting while driving? This would be a visual for other drivers, maybe they'd get the point.

xVengeancex28 · 04-11-2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

I wish every State would put a ban on hand holding a phone while driving. And seeing people texting while driving really pisses me off. Any body cought texting while driving, should have their fingers broken one at a time.

I agree 100% with you. And every light im at i swear i see 95% of the cars that go buy have someone on their phone talking not paying attention to the road, its getting out of control. They really need to do something about it in every state, nobody deserves to lose a life or be in in critical condition for the rest of their life from txting/talking on the phone. People on the other end are just going to need to learn how to deal with patience

Rangore · 04-11-2012, 10:17 AM

Great message! Texting is illegal while driving in MN...doesn't stop it though. I see several people still texting and driving. It may have reduced it though.

OffseT · 04-12-2012, 12:10 PM

I'm definitely going to share this with a lot of my friends..

MikeGstayUp · 03-27-2013, 01:37 AM

Dznts · 03-27-2013, 05:42 PM

Very well put together with a very strong message! Thanks for posting!

christianmotox · 03-27-2013, 06:05 PM

Hope more people see this video

Wabbit · 03-27-2013, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

I wish every State would put a ban on hand holding a phone while driving. And seeing people texting while driving really pisses me off. Any body cought texting while driving, should have their fingers broken one at a time.

Our state does, and I see at least 2-3 people every day holding their damn phones to their ears while "driving". I believe it is a primary infraction here as well.

10-02-2011, 08:23 PM	#1
MikeGstayUp Drives: 2013 SS in the future Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Sun, Arizona is really hot! Posts: 283	Please share. Don't text and drive! Take a moment to watch this video and share with your loved ones. This really could make a difference. The guy you see below was a passenger and was declared dead 3 times all because his friend was texting while driving. Feel free to put the link in your signature as I did or post on other sites. Thank you camaro5 community for the support! The Last Text Documentary AT&T has produced and made available the documentary, "The Last Text" that reveals the extensive impact texting while driving can have on lives, communities, families, and friends. To help youth and youth leaders implement this new tool into their distracted driving prevention program of work, NOYS developed a toolkit to support this documentary. Both are free to download and Use. http://www.schooltube.com/video/4386...xt-Documentary __________________ Important thread- Please share. Don't text and drive. Last edited by MikeGstayUp; 04-07-2012 at 05:25 PM.

10-02-2011, 08:27 PM	#2
The Stig I used to be Stieger.... Drives: a PBM camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 25,544 View My Garage	thank you for posting this __________________ thanks for the sig Russ

10-02-2011, 08:31 PM	#3
MikeGstayUp Drives: 2013 SS in the future Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Sun, Arizona is really hot! Posts: 283	Your welcome. The video was put together very well. I hope people on here will actually watch it and share it with their kids and others. __________________ Important thread- Please share. Don't text and drive.

10-02-2011, 09:02 PM	#4
weenie25banini Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Laguna hills/Bakersfield Posts: 246 View My Garage	Its an eye opener. Thank you! Honestly I do sometimes text when I am at a red light. :/ not ever again. __________________ WeeniePoopie 2011 summit white 2LT/RS automatic with sun roof. Painted matte black taillight bezel. Black out tail light&revers lights. Paint to match engine cover and fuse box.

10-02-2011, 10:28 PM	#5
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,080	Texting is one of the most ignorant and self-centered things you can do on the road. People are just dumb. I was behind a guy at a light the other day and I saw him looking down at his lap in his driver's side mirror (obviously texting....or sleeping). The light turns green and he doesn't move. I wait about 5 seconds and give him a honk. He looks up suddenly in his rear view mirror and goes. I pass him and he gives me a weird look. If I see someone do a strange lane change, drive slow in the fast lane, or drive REALLY slow for no reason.....almost all the time they are using their cell phone. This just goes to show how texting is dangerous and holds up traffic. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80

10-02-2011, 10:34 PM	#6
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 6,229	I wish every State would put a ban on hand holding a phone while driving. And seeing people texting while driving really pisses me off. Any body cought texting while driving, should have their fingers broken one at a time. __________________

10-03-2011, 06:29 PM	#7
Ivas el Ruco Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (now runnin' TENS ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 7,438	Your far better off without a cellular telephone altogether. The damned things have been shown to provoke brain tumors on the side of the brain closest to the ear to which it had been many times held. I don't own one, and I have no interest to be bugged further by telephones. The one on the wall here at home and the one at work are PLENTY for me. I've lived happily for fifty-six years without that nuisance, and I don't wanna' new headache (in more than one way).

10-03-2011, 07:29 PM	#8
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,259 View My Garage	Good solid message. Thanks for this.

01-04-2012, 11:35 PM	#9
MikeGstayUp Drives: 2013 SS in the future Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Sun, Arizona is really hot! Posts: 283	Ok so I'm a little disappointed with the moderators. I had originally posted this same thread in the General Discussions sub forum at the same time this was posted. It was there for about 2 months, had over 2000 views and a ton of positive comments and people sharing their stories. Not one complaint, I wasnt told to move it to a different sub forum or given a warning. Then one day it was completely deleted!! I understand there are rules on where to post, but it was there for a couple months with no problems. So i'm bumping this to remind people the importance of my original message. -thanks, Mike __________________ Important thread- Please share. Don't text and drive. Last edited by MikeGstayUp; 01-05-2012 at 12:05 AM.

01-05-2012, 11:59 AM	#10
dolt45 Glorious Ignoramus Drives: SS 45th Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 819 View My Garage	I had a gal try to share my lane with me this very morning. She was staring at her phone. __________________ * Sent via Scooby-Doo decoder ring Disclaimer: I really have no idea WTF I'm talking about.

04-04-2012, 10:57 PM	#11
MikeGstayUp Drives: 2013 SS in the future Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Sun, Arizona is really hot! Posts: 283	Spring break bump! __________________ Important thread- Please share. Don't text and drive.

04-04-2012, 11:46 PM	#12
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2012 Sonic LTZ 1.4 Turbo BTM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,424 View My Garage	When you drive, please just drive Thanks for sharing this... __________________ Had fun in the Blue Barchetta - Imperial Blue Metallic 2010 Camaro SS/RS with Ground Effects, Beige Interior, 6speed Manual. I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

04-04-2012, 11:48 PM	#13
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,365 View My Garage	Strong message... I know a lot of people that need to watch this. __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

04-04-2012, 11:54 PM	#14
midnighter Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 18,186	I seen this before and wow, it's deep for sure. __________________

04-04-2012, 11:58 PM	#15
Tribute Drives: 2012 SLP ZL770 #17 (Hugger Orange) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,613 View My Garage	Yes, messages can wait. It's bad in northern va with everyone staring at there phone while driving. Scary. __________________

04-05-2012, 12:17 AM	#16
mlee H-Town Camaro Club Drives: Number Twenty-Three Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 18,725 View My Garage	This should be just as illegal as drinking and driving... Thanks for the bump... I plan to share it with others... __________________ .

04-11-2012, 09:16 AM	#18
MOMSREDSS Drives: 2010 Victory RED RS/SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WA Posts: 616 View My Garage	Friday, April 6th, my husband & I were driving down I-5 (around lunch time) & I turned to my right to see a young lady looking down at her phone (reading & texting with her left hand) ~ barely looking up to see where she was driving. I had mentioned this to my husband. Then I looked over at her again to see that she was not only texting with her left hand still looking down, but now EATING A SANDWICH WITH HER RIGHT HAND. I can only imagine that she was now using her knee to steer her car. I told my husband what she was doing now. I said to him, "Please lets get away from her!" Really!!! Pull over for 10 minutes, eat your sandwich & send your message that you're driving & you'll call/text when you're where you need to be. Is that really all that hard??? I wish I had videoed her & put her on Youtube. I've had red ribbons on my car antenna in support of MADD (MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERS). Is there something out there you can put on your car in support of not texting while driving? This would be a visual for other drivers, maybe they'd get the point. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, L99, Victory Red, Cyber Gray Stripes, Custom Painted Engine Cover, Tinted Windows, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Pedders Stainless Brake Lines, ARH Long Tube Headers, SLP Loudmouth II Axle Back, BMR Rear trailing arms, BMR Level 3 Performance Handling Package; Build Journal http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130448

04-11-2012, 10:17 AM	#20
Rangore Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Cyber Gray Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,947	Great message! Texting is illegal while driving in MN...doesn't stop it though. I see several people still texting and driving. It may have reduced it though. __________________ Current: 2010 Camaro 2LT - Current Mods: EGA on left and right windows - Solo CAT Back - Black CAI - Black Carbon Fiber Bow-tie Vinyl - Switchback LED Turn Signal bulbs - HOD Headlight bulbs - Aqua interior LED bulb No longer owned: 1993 Camaro Z-28

04-12-2012, 12:10 PM	#21
OffseT AkA Maroboy2001 Drives: Success Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,090	I'm definitely going to share this with a lot of my friends.. __________________

03-27-2013, 01:37 AM	#22
MikeGstayUp Drives: 2013 SS in the future Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Sun, Arizona is really hot! Posts: 283	__________________ Important thread- Please share. Don't text and drive.

03-27-2013, 05:42 PM	#23
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 - 2007 Tahoe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17,777	Very well put together with a very strong message! Thanks for posting! __________________

03-27-2013, 06:05 PM	#24
christianmotox Drives: 2010 Silver LS (sort off) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,147	Hope more people see this video __________________

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