We don't need Dylan on satnav to be driven to distraction


	We don't need Dylan on satnav to be driven to distraction

tabsey

9-1-2009 8:34 AM

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tabsey says:

I figure that most other drivers are in some virtual world, so I have access to all my senses when driving. Even turn the radio off in towns.

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9-1-2009 8:53 AM

wiganfootie

Some one came out in front of my hubby yesterday she was texting, we had to swerve with 2young children in the back

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