When my cell goes off (I can't say it "rings" when it both vibrates and plays Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyrie") I do something totally out of character: I pull over, stop and answer the thing. Ditto if I do have to make a call when I'm driving.

I've even pulled onto the shoulder of the highway.

I have a cell phone because I Am The Boss and the staff does have to contact me at times.

And yes, I also have hands-free set-ups for it.

But I prefer not to use it at all when I'm driving. A) It's dangerous and B) I actually use driving time to think!! I might not even have the radio on or music in the player!!

One of the greatest environmental disaster, in my opinion, is the demise of silence.