What makes talking on the phone while driving more dangerous than talking to another passenger in your car? Does talking on speaker-phone mitigate any of this risk?
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A passenger is also aware of your driving. While they absolutely can be a distraction – especially since it’s somebody for you to look at, giving your eyes a distraction as well – it’s also possible for them to be aware of the road as well. In fact in some places, teenager drivers or those on a learners permit aren’t allowed more than 1 teenage passenger at a time, knowing full well they can become a distraction to the driver. A good passenger will keep their mouth shut when it’s obvious the driver needs to focus, or assist the driver with navigation or such.
Someone on the phone presumably doesn’t know you’re driving, or if they do they don’t know what the situation is.
Yes, a passenger is possibly a distraction, but they could also be a second set of eyes on the road.
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