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[–] [email protected] 21 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (3 children)

Clarify allowed. Is it actually illegal in the EU to turn on the radio or air conditioning while driving unless the buttons allow you to do it from the steering wheel?

[–] [email protected] 18 points 8 months ago

Is it actually illegal in the EU

What's allowed differs per country.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 8 months ago (2 children)

It differs from country to country, but where I live you can technically be fined for it. You will also fail your drivers test if you do it.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Where I live changing the AC is a task they can ask you while on the test.

If you do it dangerously such as swerving or taking your eyes off the road for extended periods then you can fail the test.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Is "you're the passenger, you do it, please," an acceptable response?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago

"I won't always be here to passenge for you!"

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

What country is that?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago

I'm more concerned about fog lights, emergency lights, and Window heating, as law usually requires you to be able to use them if conditions require it.