04-13-2009, 03:46 AM
As my sign-in name suggests, I play trumpet. I also play while driving. It has saved me numerous times from falling asleep as I used to drive a lot. I am actually more aware of my surroundings while I am playing as I make sure that I have time to react to any surprises around me. This isn't for everyone but I am able to drive our manual transmission car and play (I have a pocket trumpet-which is a compact version of a regular sized trumpet) and have never come close to an accident during my drive. I do get a lot of double-takes, odd looks and people wave at times, especially when I am following people sitting in the bed of pickup trucks.
I am also able to use my cell phone while driving, but not play trumpet and phone at the same time. Because I hate it when people who are on their phones don't signal or often aren't aware of their surroundings, I make sure that I don't fall into that situation. People need to know their limits and drive accordingly. I can no longer eat three plate lunches plus dessert but that is a whole other subject.
dean
I am also able to use my cell phone while driving, but not play trumpet and phone at the same time. Because I hate it when people who are on their phones don't signal or often aren't aware of their surroundings, I make sure that I don't fall into that situation. People need to know their limits and drive accordingly. I can no longer eat three plate lunches plus dessert but that is a whole other subject.
dean