Word has it that George Pataki, New York's governor, has decided that the drivers of his state can't handle the steering wheel and hand-held cellular phones at the same time. As a result, Pataki has decided to make it illegal to drive and talk on the phone at the same time, starting later this year.

While this may sound like a brilliant idea on the surface, think a little deeper about this one. Why the ban on just cell phones? Are cell phones more dangerous than other potential distractions on the road?