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

• HikingVet@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨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 ⁨3⁩ ⁨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 ⁨3⁩ ⁨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 ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

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

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• elvith@feddit.org ⁨3⁩ ⁨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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