Originally Posted by
bored117
Let me give you just one example why this might not be.
Emergency situation at work and you are called in. You are doing preliminary diagnostic routine/giving instruction while riding to home where you have better equipment (IE computer and being able to remote in and do it yourself or being able to write documentation once you are there, etc).
More and more jobs expects you to be connected even during "off" hours.
If I only had 8-5 job and never had to call in or get called in for emergency... well... I would probably agree. However, I do have a job where my availability is critical.
Hopefully I portrayed why it might be necessary and we can just agree to disagree and get back to answering original question
You haven't made your point, no. Even in your example there is no reason given why you wouldn't be able to stop to take the call before continuing on to your destination. More over, your particular example would require considerable concentration, making it even riskier to continue on in traffic. (I've done a LOT of telephone tech support, but I wouldn't dare try it while riding or driving). Further, you'll be able to provide better support if you stop and give your full attention to the emergency at hand. (and the person on the other end of the phone will appreciate not having to hear you grunt and wheeze, too
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Being available doesn't mean you MUST talk while riding.