Interesting stats re driving distraction

[Gollom]

It is from a friend in the USA, but I don't see why the curve should be any different here? Except maybe number 2..... Man.

 

[Rayny]

It is from a friend in the USA, but I don't see why the curve should be any different here? Except maybe number 2..... Man.

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Research done by Diageo ?

 

[StMarks]

It is from a friend in the USA, but I don't see why the curve should be any different here? Except maybe number 2..... Man.

A lot of it seems counterintuitive.:
For example it seems to me that texting on a phone takes two hands (one to hold it, and one to input symbols) and also requires the texter to be looking at the phone screen at the same time. Yet the chart suggests that takes less attention than holding a phone to your ear.???

Incidentally, I'm NOT defending anything.

Also, they haven't listed the most hazardous distractions,,,, especially at this time of year,,, ; Skimpy summer wear..?

 

[st13phil]

I agree with @StMarks comments regarding some of the results seeming counterintuitive.

However, taken on face value the values for touch operated Android Auto and Apple CarPlay reinforce my view that the general trend in the automotive industry of moving away from tactile controls (buttons, knobs, etc.) to touchscreens is hugely dangerous.

 

[SpikyMikey]

I don't know about driving distractions, but I'm frequently driven to distraction, particularly at work.

 

[BTB 500]

It is from a friend in the USA

It refers to an IAM study and says the drink-drive limit is the UK one, so it's not American in origin.

TBH I'm surprised how small a difference those 'distractions' apparently make. Texting while driving only increases the average reaction time from 1 second to 1.35 seconds ... really?

 

[Gollom]

A case of "Lies, damned lies, and statistics"

 

[markjay]

A lot of it seems counterintuitive.:
For example it seems to me that texting on a phone takes two hands (one to hold it, and one to input symbols) and also requires the texter to be looking at the phone screen at the same time. Yet the chart suggests that takes less attention than holding a phone to your ear.???

Not necessarily, the key issue here isn't the mechanics of operating the device, instead it is the live interaction with another person not present in the car, or in practical terms, a telephone conversation.

People subconsciously prioritise the conversation over everything else, including operating the vehicle and analysing the situation on the road ahead, knowing that the other party won't be aware of any of it and the conversation might come across very awkward if it is not getting the person's full and undivided attention.

In short, you can text when the driving condition allow, but you are compelled to continue the conversation uninterrupted. This applies both when you're holding the phone and when using a hands-free kit.

 

[Benzowner]

A lot of it seems counterintuitive.:
For example it seems to me that texting on a phone takes two hands (one to hold it, and one to input symbols) and also requires the texter to be looking at the phone screen at the same time. Yet the chart suggests that takes less attention than holding a phone to your ear.???

Never have I driven the car with my knees while texting Especially auto box with cruise control

 

[markjay]

I am guessing that they used Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for standardisation purposes, but ultimately any touch-screen infotainment system will cause similar distraction, including those that come with the car as factory fitted equipment.

I have long argued that there needs to be a universal standard (possibly ISO) for permitted human-machine interface in a car, including the infotainment system.

At current the rule is that anything that the car manufacturer fits to the car, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, is legal, anything on your phone, isn't. Also windscreen satnav is legal, regardless of the make or OS used.

I don't see how the various user interfaces on the myriad of devices can all possibly be assumed to be safe to use while driving, without proper research and testing.

A mandatory standard stipulating what can and cannot be done would go a long way towards enhancing road safety.

 

[whitenemesis]

Never have I driven the car with my knees while texting Especially auto box with cruise control

My dad used his knees to hold the steering wheel whilst rolling a cigarette!!

 

[ToeKnee]

My dad used his knees to hold the steering wheel whilst rolling a cigarette!!

Mine too, or he'd get me to steer while he did the rolling!

 

[ALFAitalia]

Yep....mine too!! He used to use one of those little rolly machine boxes too!!....like this.......LOL....obviously far safer than just using your hands.....maybe!!! Luckily hes not smoked for about 45 years...so I know he does not do it now!!!

I'm not very convinced by those figures....for instance why would Apple carplay be 6% worse than Android auto....when its basically the same thing.

 

[markjay]

....I'm not very convinced by those figures....for instance why would Apple carplay be 6% worse than Android auto....when its basically the same thing....

The user interface is different, so possibly the Android Auto one is better designed.