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One can adjust a radio before they start driving. After that, there are volume controls and other physical controls available for adjustments without taking one
by givemeethekeys 5y ago
One can adjust a radio before they start driving. After that, there are volume controls and other physical controls available for adjustments without taking one's eyes off the road.
Videogames on the other hand require the driver's complete attention while the car is still moving.
If a manufacturer installs video games for the driver to be able to play while they're driving, then yes, they should be held liable for any accidents caused due to playing video games while driving.
You don't need a "nanny state" law to specifically outlaw something to find someone liable. Existing laws are sufficient and a civil lawsuit will do plenty of damage. I bet if someone dies because of distracted driving due to playing a Tesla videogame, a software update will roll out the very next day.
- hunterb123 5y agoThe video game isn't for the driver, it's for the passenger. One can play the video game before they start driving. One could also fiddle with the radio knob while they are driving and kill someone. Just as one could play a video game on their phone or this screen while they are driving and kill someone. The common denominator is the person not paying attention to the road, punish that person. If I watch porn while driving and kill someone I don't expect people to blame the porn industry for their enticing addictive content, I expect them to blame me. Personal responsibility, don't be a child, be an adult and take responsibility for your actions. But Elon bad, so we're having this very very stupid conversation.
- givemeethekeys 5y agoThey only get one screen in the Tesla. If it was a separate screen for the passengers to be gaming in. But Elon cheap, so we're having this stupid conversation.