Why are people still talking about the Google Glass ticket? Because the underlying issue - how to strike a balance between technology and safety - is not going away anytime soon.

Taking your hands off the wheel, manual distracted driving, is just the most obvious form of distracted driving. There are two other kinds of distraction, which are every bit as bad:

There is always some level of distracted driving. We adjust the air conditioner, talk to fellow occupants, adjust the radio or simply think about something other than driving. So, while distracted driving itself is not inherently dangerous, at some point a line is crossed and distracted driving becomes one of the most serious driving hazards.

There is no way to eliminate distracted driving, and any product claims to the contrary are inaccurate. Are some of the hands-free devices coming onto the market a benefit or a hazard?