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[–] Admetus@sopuli.xyz 27 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Texting on a tiny keyboard on a phone requires much more visual attention than finding a button (which you can feel for anyway), and changing a radio station which you only need to listen for. A drink should also be okay if you're not raising your head full tilt.

Edit: that said, eating is also a no-no; either because it is a resting/social activity which may reduce concentration, or because accidents happen while you're eating and you're going to get distracted wiping sauce off your clothes.

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 23 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Which is why the case for having tactile buttons instead of a screen is so strong. You can use feel to use these controls while still watching the road.

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 week ago

Mhm. I texted while driving when I had T9 because I could watch the road and text at the same time. I refuse to touch my phone while driving now because it’s just a giant screen and I can’t do anything without taking my eyes off the road.

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 3 points 1 week ago

Eating is fine when it meets three criteria.

  • Low traffic density, like a highway with very light traffic. Residential streets are never acceptable places to eat while driving.
  • The food should be a moderate temp and manageable with one hand, and unlikely to make a mess. Like fries, a wrap, or some carrots and other small snacks less that aren't messy.
  • You do not care if something l falls on you. Literally don't care enough to do anything until you reach your destination. If you can't help but try and catch or look at dropped food then don't.

Basically eating in the car is acceptable on long drives with food you can drop randomly but only if traffic is light.