Comment on California is debating whether or not to remove the bike lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. During the public hearing, a politician was driving his car

• plantfanatic@sh.itjust.works ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  As long as it’s setup, how’s it different than talking to a passenger? It’s completely hands free at that point.

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  • HikingVet@lemmy.ca ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Considering the frame they caught him in he’s not looking at the road. Is it eyes free?

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    • plantfanatic@sh.itjust.works ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      So can’t shoulder check or look at your passengers? Wrong thing to complain about lol.

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      • HikingVet@lemmy.ca ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        Those aren’t the same things and you should know that.

        This isn’t taking your attention off the road for a minute. This is the type of thing that splits your attention. And humans are terrible at multitasking at the level required for this.

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      • IndiBrony@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        As a driving instructor myself: you’re the person I warn my learners about 👍

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  • elvith@feddit.org ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    A passenger is somewhat aware of the surroundings and might shut up to let the driver concentrate on traffic every now and then. A video call - especially with a group - probably can’t and won’t

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