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Re:American drivers even more distracted by phones. Pedestri... by prmoustache on Friday February 23, 2024 @07:03AM (#39479544)
Are you pretending people can't be distracted by choosing which song on spotify they want on android auto or car play?

distracted != tapping on your phone

Having a handless call in your car arguing about what to buy at groceries in your return trip from work with your significant other can be a dangerous distraction. Sure your eyes may be steered towards the road but your focus might be somewhere else and make you miss important stuff. Or telling the kids at the back to shut up and stop fighting.

I wish people would be more aware of that and wouldn't think they can just drive their car as if it was an extension to their living room.

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Re:American drivers even more distracted by phones. Pedestri... by neallindsay on Friday February 23, 2024 @10:25AM (#39481695)
No, of course you can be distracted operating the infotainment systems in your car, but directly manipulating your phone is much worse.
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