Are Hands-Free Calls Really Safer While Driving? | Mythbusters | Discovery

In this episode, the Mythbusters delves into the intriguing topic of hands-free calls while driving. While this modern technology is convenient, it may not be as safe as commonly believed. Join us as we uncover the truth behind this controversial issue. Throughout the video, expert Mythbusters test distracted drivers, exploring their limitations and potential risks.
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Are Hands-Free Calls Really Safer While Driving? | Mythbusters | Discovery
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[@erich930]

They should've done a control with no distraction, unless this abridged segment doesn't show it.

[@MrKazuma52]

That would be true if they were testing if talking on a cell phone is more dangerous then not talking on the cell phone. In this case, they just wanted to see if hands free calling was better or worst than if you had the phone in your hands. The only reason to do a "no distraction" test in this case would be to just make sure the drivers are all able to pass without distractions really so wouldn't pretain to the myth itself

[@andrewknackstedt5458]

Yesh. Especially when this is a simulation with an increased number of people who want to play in traffic. Would be great to know what the undistracted baseline is

[@devrajankalagi8785]

One of the best shows on discovery.

[@Wildwanderer99]

I thought it was already well established that it's the distraction that causes unsafe driving, not holding something in your hand. I say this all the time when I'm talking to someone on the phone while driving: "hold on a sec, merging." I never once heard my gf say that.

[@AidenRKrone]

Another factor that should be considered is the familiarity that a driver has with a route. For example, if I'm driving on I-77 to work from my house, I'm comfortable with talking on the phone and following GPS instructions at the same time, because I'm very familiar with the route. However, I wouldn't talk on the phone and attempt to follow GPS instructions if I was driving in a downtown area that I'm not at all familiar with.

[@GHOSTWARRIOR60]

Who else misses MythBusters??

[@aknaruto87]

Me

[@Elavator66]

Me!

[@Auron12786]

I love how Jamie’s first reaction is to go full on Grand Theft Auto on it

[@DougTelles]

Hoje em dia é ainda pior pois as pessoas além de digitarem fazem até chamada de vídeo enquanto dirigem e acabam prestando mais atenção na tela do que na rua.

[@TomisaLami]

For real though, some of those crashes, weren’t the drivers fault

[@lordkreigs1978]

If I was teaching drivers education, I would incorporate this clip into the class at some point.

[@robertboydston5834]

Ive noticed that while using hands-free, people tend to look at the radio creen while talking...

[@sirpainter1]

Sometimes I leave my phone at home. When I do have it I look to see who's calling & if I need to answer it I pull over & park. But I'm a dinosaur born in 1959 & live in a small town.

[@GaryLordsWayMinistry]

It took me years to perfect myself being able to talk on the radio and drive a vehicle safely. More practice makes perfect, just like anything else. Beings the radio was operated by VOX or hand mic. It didn't matter. Just takes a lot of training. A commercial driver could handle this test much better than any common driver could.

[@johnb2219]

I'd like to test mirror placement

[@ruckerbrady8342]

Of course everyone gonna fail at distraction driving when your in a giant grand theft auto simulation with cyclists throwing themselves at you

[@belovedwarrior3192]

I have to admit I mainly use my phone to listen to Netflix or music while driving and I rarely get any phone calls. Plus, I'm a creature of habit and rarely use a different route so I have the roads I use memorized which helps me out a lot when I'm having trouble focusing. Which is usually due to exhaustion more often than because of distraction

[@eldiablorojo]

Most of the incidents the other driver/rider was at fault.

[@MatthewMcRowan]

that doesnt logically sticks up

[@generositygamer7971]

@@MatthewMcRowan It does, sort-of. If someone pulls out in front of you (like the bicyclist) it's their fault.