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    >   If I have to call or text, I pull off the road, and put the car in PARK.   
    > Then, I'm doing it safely, and the cops can't touch me.    
      
   Depends om how aggressive their latetst funds grabbing campaign is -- they   
   mioght cite you for distracting other drivers.   
      
    >   I had originally considered a hands free option with the car, but now, I   
    > just decline the call if it comes in (especially if I don't recognize who   
    > it is). For those I recognize, I will find a spot to pull off the road,   
    > to finish the conversation, or I ask them if I can call them back in a   
    > few minutes.   
      
   I don't get the hands-free is okay thing; you're still distracted! (not your   
   eyes, maybe, but your attention is certainly not 100% on the road)   
      
    >  GP> Do you have a local volunteerism or seniors' organisation where you   
    >  GP> could request for a volunteer driver?   
      
    >   Not to my knowledge.   
      
   Start one? You can even join nextdoor.com & put out a request. (No harm in   
   asking)   
      
    >   At least without a car, there won't be any more payments for repairs,   
    > gasoline, flat tires, dead batteries, catalytic converter theft, insurance,   
    > etc.   
      
   There you go -- focus on the positives. . . :)    
      
   Your friend,   
      
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   Cyberpope, Bishop of ROM   
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