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How is looking at a speedometer and off the road safe, and looking at a screen in front of you in the corner of an eye unsafe?
by kolinko 13y ago
How is looking at a speedometer and off the road safe, and looking at a screen in front of you in the corner of an eye unsafe?
- deletes 13y agoTaking a look at the speedometer guarantees you aren't driving too fast and looking at the road is a mayor part of (safe)driving. Looking at the glass isn't, because even if you use it to look at the map that distracts you for way too long( >1sec, assuming you have to deal with the interface ).
- lttlrck 13y agoThey are essential for driving safely, plus the cognitive load is minimal requiring mere glances.
- sanskritabelt 13y agoA speedometer is designed so it can be read at a glance at high speed. (and, in addition, if people on this form are not regularly checking their mirrors as well they should reconsider their driving habits).
- Shivetya 13y agoWell as others have explained, its part of the natural cycle all good drivers adopt. Mirrors, dash cluster; for speed and idiot lights, and in general just knowing what is going on around you. Also, most in car GPS systems do take as well as give voice commands. With steering wheel controls you can do your stereo equally as well. There was a motorcycle helmet recently shown off by some odd company that incorporated glass like features. Sorry, no way. The last thing we need is just off the line of sight images to distract.