You need brainpower to process music, right? Can people really drive properly while trying to focus on something else, like the radio? Or a podcast? Or a phone call with another actual human being over Bluetooth?

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dghlsakjg 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

Frequently no. They can’t do those things well.

We have the data to prove it.

Do I really need to spell out that just because we have normalized some bad behavior that we shouldn’t do more of it?

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borski 2 days ago | parent [-]

Okay. As another argument, hands-free ADAS systems are becoming more and more prevalent, and also assist in this issue.

	▲	jwilber 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		Another argument for what, exactly?

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dirkc a day ago | parent | prev [-]

I love having deep conversations with fellow passengers while driving long distances. I've never felt like it distracted me while driving. I'd be curious to see any research to the contrary.

My hunch is that the moment some form of technology gets involved there is some form of interaction that has a detrimental impact. Maybe pushing a button or glancing at a screen or something else?

	▲	ggus a day ago \| parent [-]
		adults passengers can adapt the conversation to your needs, keeping quiet and even helping with decisions. screens, kids, dogs, people on the phone, etc can't do that