[Harp-L] Driving & playing harp

["David Priestley ( for harp-L)" <dmharpman@xxxxxxxxx>]

 Hi All
My maternal grandfather is the Author J.B. Priestley.  He managed to 
crash his Rolls-Royce several times whilst thinking about plot 
development. Eventually he got the message and used a driver.

I seem to have inherited the ability to become absorbed in the act of 
creation, though I wish I'd inherited his car. As a result of this I've 
never even tried to get a driving license, though I do know how to drive 
I learned how at an early age on my grandmother's farm.

From the above you can see where I personally stand on the driving 
whilst playing issue. How would I tell some mother that I'd caused the 
death of their son/daughter because I was playing harp whilst driving?
I just know that I can't multi-task that well and I know that the music 
making would win the battle for my attention every time. This may not be 
true for every one, testing shows that women are better able to 
multi-task than men . About 40% of my current students are female and I 
don't think any of them would think of trying it. But then London 
traffic is a nightmare at the best of times.

On the legal side are hands free phones legal in the U.K.?

Though there isn't a law against playing the Harmonica as such, there is 
however the charge in the U.K. 'driving with-out due care and 
attention', which would cover playing harp, eating, shaving and all that 
stuff.

Any how ever try playing in a covered/underground car-park? The reverb 
is Fab and it should be given a try.

All the best and 'Play safe' and 'drive safely'-  Yours David

--
D Priestley AKA Dr Midnight.
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