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This argument keeps recurring and I find it quite annoying. How is CarPlay or AA anymore distracting than having a tiny phone screen on your dashboard? Also, I

This argument keeps recurring and I find it quite annoying. How is CarPlay or AA anymore distracting than having a tiny phone screen on your dashboard? Also, I think its more likely that the notifications for certain apps are distracting as opposed to the software in general which is incredibly useful (Maps, Spotify etc). I don't understand the motivation behind these studies. Is there some financial gain to be made from this. Or perhaps I'm being too cynical.

Marsymars 7y ago
> How is CarPlay or AA anymore distracting than having a tiny phone screen on your dashboard? I don't think anyone is making that argument. The argument is that you shouldn't be using your phone via any interface while driving, because it isn't safe.
- mrweasel 7y ago
  If it wasn’t going to cause problems for people in trains or busses, I would suggest a law requirering phones to turn off/hibernate if they detect that they are moving faster fast than 10km/h.
  - Marsymars 7y ago
    I'd be satisfied with simply stepping up police manpower for enforcement, and then much stronger punishment. e.g. for first-time violators, license revocation for a year, after which the individual is allowed to re-apply as a new driver, with all of the testing/license restriction/insurance implications of being an entirely new driver.
  - scarface74 7y ago
    It’s not a law, but iOS can automatically turn on “Do not disturb while driving.” It can turn on automatically either when it detects that you’re going over a certain speed or when you’re connected to Bluetooth or CarPlay. The second option would be able to distinguish if you are driving your car or riding in someone else’s car or on public transportation. Assuming that you’re not paired to your non primary vehicle.
cutemonster 7y ago
> don't understand the motivation behind these studies 1.3 million traffic fatalities yearly (worldwide). Good to know if/when new tech distracts the drivers and adds to that 1.3 number?

Marsymars 7y ago

> How is CarPlay or AA anymore distracting than having a tiny phone screen on your dashboard? I don't think anyone is making that argument. The argument is that you shouldn't be using your phone via any interface while driving, because it isn't safe.

mrweasel 7y ago
If it wasn’t going to cause problems for people in trains or busses, I would suggest a law requirering phones to turn off/hibernate if they detect that they are moving faster fast than 10km/h.
- Marsymars 7y ago
  I'd be satisfied with simply stepping up police manpower for enforcement, and then much stronger punishment. e.g. for first-time violators, license revocation for a year, after which the individual is allowed to re-apply as a new driver, with all of the testing/license restriction/insurance implications of being an entirely new driver.
- scarface74 7y ago
  It’s not a law, but iOS can automatically turn on “Do not disturb while driving.” It can turn on automatically either when it detects that you’re going over a certain speed or when you’re connected to Bluetooth or CarPlay. The second option would be able to distinguish if you are driving your car or riding in someone else’s car or on public transportation. Assuming that you’re not paired to your non primary vehicle.

cutemonster 7y ago

> don't understand the motivation behind these studies 1.3 million traffic fatalities yearly (worldwide). Good to know if/when new tech distracts the drivers and adds to that 1.3 number?