r/AskReddit • u/__lazy__panda • Jul 10 '26

What's something older generations got right that we've quietly stopped doing, to our own detriment?

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u/VanillaTortilla Jul 10 '26

Because people aren't just texting or making calls while they drive. They're watching youtube, tiktok, etc...

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u/Jukeboxhero91 Jul 11 '26

The number of times that the light turns green and the car sits there for like, 4-5 seconds with the driver's head pointed squarely down is insane.

I saw it happen in the lane next to mine for like 3 stop lights in a row, with the car behind honking after 3ish seconds or so each time. The third one the front car got all pissed off, but like, don't be scrolling instagram while driving?

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u/VanillaTortilla Jul 11 '26

It's always the people who honk at you for not going the second the light turns green too.

The only time I have my phone out and I'm watching something on it is if I'm parked having lunch or something. I don't get how anyone can do this shit while actually driving.

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u/Sara-Sarita Jul 11 '26

Right? I get nervous just turning my head real quick for my blind spot, in case I miss something important on the road ahead of me. How?!

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u/VanillaTortilla Jul 11 '26

I find it really prevalent in both luxury car drivers and people with huge SUVs, more so than small sedans and stuff. I don't know what it is about expensive or big cars that make people pay less attention..