Almost all Canadians consider phones distracting while they drive, according to an Allstate Insurance survey.
https://mobilesyrup.com/2018/03/06/allstate-canada-poll-distraced-driving/?utm_content=bufferacc7e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Just don't be distracted by having to attend a funeral, ok?
ReplyDeleteIf I'm fucking holding it, yeah. I have it mounted and it's mostly just playing either music or google apps. I barely have to flick my eyes over to see what's on it. I'd never drive and hold like that (even at a light, you're looking down too much, then you have to set the thing down, then you have to put the hand back on the wheel... not good.)
ReplyDeleteYeah, holding a phone is a distraction for sure. And different thing distract different people.
ReplyDeleteDash mount doesn't mean legal device application.
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Gregg Taylor Never said it did.
ReplyDeleteGot a psycho buddy for car hacking. He has wired over his factory system so has file control. So we fix the wreck.
ReplyDeleteI use my navigation app and play music when driving. I don't consider listening to music to be distracting since I have been doing so since I started driving. I may adjust the volume when driving. The navigation app I use for traffic info and verify my route most of the time. I have the sound off on regular drives. Only if I'm going somewhere I haven't been to would I turn the sound on for navigation instructions.
ReplyDeleteInputting anything on a phone like sending a message is distracting. Even voice commands are extremely distracting to me. I tried VLingo several years ago and quickly stopped. I felt that any messages I get while driving, I'd read and respond to them after my drive is over.
Android Auto FTW.
ReplyDeleteMahram Z. That would be nice, but I'm not going to buy a new car to get it.
ReplyDeleteGene Chiu I know ... not really a good enough reason to get a new car. Wife's car came with it, I liked it so much I got one for my car too!
ReplyDeleteMahram Z. I wonder if they can upgrade the software in my car with it. My car is 5 years old, though.
ReplyDeleteGene Chiu It needs a large enough LCD touch screen and a USB connection so there are hardware requirements, BUT Even if they could, they wouldn't because reasons (you know how they operate). I was getting fed up with my system anyway and aside from oil changes I hadn't spent a cent on my 7 year old car. I thought we both deserved an upgrade!
ReplyDeleteMahram Z. I guess my vent mount would have to do. Works well enough.
ReplyDeleteI don't consider a dash mount any more distracting than built-in touch screens in the dash. They are the exact same distraction at that point. I miss physical buttons and knobs for controlling my vehicle, honestly. Muscle memory takes care of almost everything, vs having to tap screens and hope you don't miss. Also, buttons and knobs are easier with gloves in the winter.
ReplyDeleteIf you're the enterprising sort, someone hacked together a retrofit Android Auto using a touchscreen and Raspberry Pi! Interesting workaround for older vehicles.
Chris Pollard I saw that one. It's pretty coo.
ReplyDeleteChris Pollard muscle memory may be more accurate at the base line.
ReplyDeleteI'ma liking it!
Like...I create dances to describe passwords. As long as the dance floor has the same elements you can always key in your same perception of password.
ReplyDeleteChris Pollard that is why I like my Porsche. It's got lots of clicky buttons and knobs.
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