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Calling while cycling or driving are not equivalents. A vehicle is much more massive than a bike and to use a phone while accelerating is far more negligent.
by chapium 7y ago
Calling while cycling or driving are not equivalents. A vehicle is much more massive than a bike and to use a phone while accelerating is far more negligent. The chances of a cyclist accident harming someone other than themselves while on a phone are far lower than distracted driving accident.
- brnt 7y agoSure, but 'phone-use' while cycling (thanks ;)) is the number two reason bikes cause lethal accidents for themselves or other bicycles, i.e. it's a big deal. Source (in Dutch): https://www.volkskrant.nl/nieuws-achtergrond/fietsers-voor-het-eerst-bovenaan-bij-dodelijke-verkeersongevallen~b50c00f8/ https://www.volkskrant.nl/nieuws-achtergrond/fietsers-voor-h...
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- Freak_NL 7y agoThankfully, using a smartphone while riding a bicycle is now illegal in the Netherlands (since this summer), but it will take a long time for people to stop regarding using their smartphone whatever they are doing as normal.
- brnt 7y agoIs it illegal on a national level? I see people do it here in Amsterdam still on a daily basis.
- chapium 7y agoI can't deny that both activities are bad.