A chap I used to work with had an accident with a driver who, it turned out, was putting his trousers on while driving. He was late for work and was attempting to save time by getting dressed on the way. I expect he was even later after that - serves the idiot right.

As for phones, I agree that using mobiles while driving is dangerous, and I've had near misses because the phone-using other driver was coming round a bend in the middle of the road, trying to steer round the corner with one hand.

I welcome the clampdown on people using phones while in motion, but I think it's unfair to charge stationary drivers for using mobiles.

Bernard's comments about smoking while driving I agree with too. I've never yet been hit by a flying fag-end while cycling, but I suppose it could happen. And I wonder if one has ever gone under the bonnet of the car behind, and ignited the petrol vapour? I would think if you dropped a lighted ciggie in your lap, it could cause a dangerous distraction.