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xattt on April 29, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Insurers Know How Often American Drivers Touch The...

The article doesn’t seem to make the distinction between direct cell phone use and that done through an car-specific UI like Android Auto or CarPlay.

Will I be charged more for my insurance for selecting a podcast?

Why am I not charged more for changing the climate controls through a touchscreen UI that might require the same level of attention?

whenchamenia on April 30, 2019 [–]

I honestly think any control you cannot manipulate by touch alone, while keeping your eyes on the should be banned within the drivers reach.

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