Phone Distraction While Driving

Comments focus on the dangers of drivers using phones, touchscreens, or navigation while driving, criticizing distractions that increase accident risks and calling for better laws or enforcement.

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llukas Oct 3, 2019 View on HN

How does this help if driver is looking at their phone?

tomwheeler Nov 30, 2023 View on HN

I think you forgot "looking at their phone instead of the road."

TeMPOraL May 8, 2014 View on HN

It's not "constantly looking at the phone", it's the plain old "using navigation in your car" that many people already do. AFAIK, safe driving with navigation is a long-solved problem.

mikewarot Oct 13, 2025 View on HN

I understand the temptation, but please don't do that while driving. Partial attention isn't sufficient for safe driving.

nullc Oct 31, 2020 View on HN

I'm distracted by how unsafe the driver's use of the touchscreen is in that video.

RHSeeger Jan 16, 2023 View on HN

That sounds like a recipe for causing _more_ accidents as a lot of people are forced to take their eyes off the road to fix their phone; all at the same time.

SturgeonsLaw Sep 2, 2016 View on HN

Good thing that, using a phone while driving sounds risky

perseusprime11 Nov 16, 2016 View on HN

I've seen so many drivers either texting or using their phones while driving and not paying attention to traffic signals, stop signs, and pedestrian crossings. I wish there was a way to stop smartphones from displaying notifications and other things that distract users.

LAC-Tech Sep 21, 2023 View on HN

what's the alternative - looking at a screen? I want to concentrate on driving.

everyone Apr 15, 2019 View on HN

Please dont fiddle with your phone and drive. It is illgeal* , and more importantly you will end up killing an innocent person.*Perhaps not in your specific country.