• babypigeon@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    I don’t understand how using a cell phone while driving is a violation in most places, but using a touchscreen as the dashboard is is just fine. Whaaaa …?

    • setVeryLoud(true);@lemmy.ca
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      10 months ago

      It depends. A touch screen, when used sparingly for non-essential features with a clear UI that is up high near the driver’s field of vision, is much safer than smartphone use.

      It’s likely no more dangerous than tuning the radio. [Citation needed]