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Long before the iphone, I'd occasionally see a driver on the freeway reading a newspaper draped over the steering wheel.
by skookumchuck 7y ago
Long before the iphone, I'd occasionally see a driver on the freeway reading a newspaper draped over the steering wheel.
- souprock 7y agoYep, that is an unjustified risk. On the other hand, people would also hold a map draped over the steering wheel or beside them. That relates directly to the operation of the vehicle and is in fact needed to operate the vehicle, so it is justified. The same distinction should apply with phones. Browsing the news and playing games is not OK. The risk is unjustified because it is not necessary to operate the vehicle. Running a map program is justified. The alternative would be something awful, such as parking right on the freeway to look for directions.
- bobthepanda 7y agoIt also depends on how you're operating the phone for necessary operation. Looking at your phone propped in front of you on a windshield or dash-mounted holder is fine. Looking down at your phone in the center cupholder while still driving is not fine, and I've had the unfortunate experience of almost being in accidents because the rideshare driver is doing something that dangerous.