Who is more dangerous for the driver: a passenger or a mobile phone
- January 13, 2023
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We are well aware of the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving. Although for some reason we ignore all warnings and continue to actively use smartphones
We are well aware of the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving. Although for some reason we ignore all warnings and continue to actively use smartphones behind the wheel. Even less often, however, we think that talking to a passenger can be even more dangerous. Why is this so, says the portal “AvtoVzglyad”.
It is curious that, paradoxically, we are punished for holding the phone to our ear. Although it is this method of communication that is the most secure. But when the mobile phone is mounted on special brackets in the car, the situation changes dramatically. And for the worse. The fact is that during the dialogue only sound contact is not enough for us. On a subconscious level, we animate the smartphone, turning it into a certain image of the interlocutor and instinctively directing our gaze to it. Once this happens, the quality of the ride drops sharply.
Although at first glance we avert our gaze a little bit from the windshield. Hence the high number of accidents where people have many mobile gadgets. That is, in metropolitan areas. As a result, there are recommendations to ban the use of such devices in cars. So you can’t talk while driving? Well why not. There are also passengers. Why don’t you talk to them? At least we haven’t been suspended yet. It turns out that a live interlocutor is better than a phone, or at least safer in terms of driving? Unfortunately this is not the case at all.
In the case of communication with a person, already on an instinctive level, the driver will try to make eye contact with him during the conversation. And, unlike a mobile phone, the viewing direction already shifts 90 degrees to look at the passenger. As a result, the road is in the peripheral field of view. And it selects objects very poorly and can only distinguish something bright or fast. In addition, if the conversation starts to get emotional, the focus begins to shift sharply from driving to dialogue.
And if the passenger begins to actively quarrel or cause negative emotions, the trip will turn into a lottery. Driving style changes drastically – for the worse. The perception of reality is changing. Even an initially cautious driver can begin to scorch unnoticed. Cut off others or try to enter a turn at higher speed. Therefore, AvtoVzglyad portal recommends avoiding emotional conversations while driving. And during the dialogue, do not look at the interlocutor.
The driver only needs vision to control the vehicle. After all, with the help of the eyes we receive up to 70% of the information about the world around us. that is, we repeat, do not engage in emotional conversations or disputes. You don’t have to try to talk about complex topics that require intellectual effort. It can also negatively affect ride quality. There are not only advertisements on buses asking not to distract the driver with conversations during the journey.
Although simple and friendly dialogue has never hurt anyone. True, do not forget that if you start communicating, it is advisable to reduce the speed. This gives your intellect a little more time to switch from socializing to driving when problems arise.
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It is curious that, paradoxically, we are punished for holding the phone to our ear. Although it is this method of communication that is the most secure. But when the mobile phone is mounted on special brackets in the car, the situation changes dramatically. And for the worse. The fact is that during the dialogue only sound contact is not enough for us. On a subconscious level, we animate the smartphone, turning it into a certain image of the interlocutor and instinctively directing our gaze to it. Once this happens, the quality of the ride drops sharply.
Although at first glance we avert our gaze a little bit from the windshield. Hence the high number of accidents where people have many mobile gadgets. That is, in metropolitan areas. As a result, there are recommendations to ban the use of such devices in cars. So you can’t talk while driving? Well why not. There are also passengers. Why don’t you talk to them? At least we haven’t been suspended yet. It turns out that a live interlocutor is better than a phone, or at least safer in terms of driving? Unfortunately this is not the case at all.
In the case of communication with a person, already on an instinctive level, the driver will try to make eye contact with him during the conversation. And, unlike a mobile phone, the viewing direction already shifts 90 degrees to look at the passenger. As a result, the road is in the peripheral field of view. And it selects objects very poorly and can only distinguish something bright or fast. In addition, if the conversation starts to get emotional, the focus begins to shift sharply from driving to dialogue.
And if the passenger begins to actively quarrel or cause negative emotions, the trip will turn into a lottery. Driving style changes drastically – for the worse. The perception of reality is changing. Even an initially cautious driver can begin to scorch unnoticed. Cut off others or try to enter a turn at higher speed. Therefore, AvtoVzglyad portal recommends avoiding emotional conversations while driving. And during the dialogue, do not look at the interlocutor.
The driver only needs vision to control the vehicle. After all, with the help of the eyes we receive up to 70% of the information about the world around us. that is, we repeat, do not engage in emotional conversations or disputes. You don’t have to try to talk about complex topics that require intellectual effort. It can also negatively affect ride quality. There are not only advertisements on buses asking not to distract the driver with conversations during the journey.
Although simple and friendly dialogue has never hurt anyone. True, do not forget that if you start communicating, it is advisable to reduce the speed. This gives your intellect a little more time to switch from socializing to driving when problems arise.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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