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Commuters of ResetERA: Do you drive with your knees?

Cyanity

Cyanity

Member
Oct 25, 2017
9,345
EDIT - Since a lot of you don't realize this, I'm talking about driving with the quad area right above ONE knee, not with BOTH legs, which would be insane

For those of you not in the loop: it's completely possible (some would say easy) to steer your car with your knee, or upper leg area. The technique is perfect for those of us who need to quickly use both hands while driving, for whatever reason. Other people, however, drive this way whether they need to or not.

Personally, I do it all the time for various reasons, usually involving a mug of coffee and a breakfast sandwich or an afternoon stretch. Sometimes I do it just because I can.

So, ResetERA, do you ever take your hands off the steering wheel to drive with your knees? If you don't, do you condone this practice?

edit - I get that this is a dangerous practice, and I don't condone it. The question still stands.
 
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danowat

danowat

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
5,783
No, I don't condone it.

Having been hit by a car doing 50mph while cycling, I think drivers should have 100% attention on their driving, that means keeping at least one hand on the wheel at all times.
 
hiro_x

hiro_x

Member
Nov 2, 2017
474
I do, because of the traffic here (Manila) but I only do it when I'm eating a sandwich. It's not like I need to move in a different direction when the car only moves forward a couple of inches every time the traffic moves.
 
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Cyanity

Cyanity

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Oct 25, 2017
9,345
Do none of you ever drive in rush hour traffic? When cars are moving slowly, having the ability to suddenly jerk your steering wheel 90° isn't exactly necessary.
 
NameUser

NameUser

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Oct 25, 2017
14,108
Cyanity said:
Personally, I do it all the time for various reasons, usually involving a mug of coffee and a breakfast sandwich or an afternoon stretch. Sometimes I do it just because I can.
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You should stop doing this. Just stop for five minutes and eat in your parked car. You're taking an unnecessary risk with your life and the lives of others.

Also, you can eat with one hand lol
 
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Mister Wednesday

Mister Wednesday

Member
Nov 8, 2017
258
People are bad enough at driving even when they have both hands on the wheel

Don't drive with your knees. You aren't as capable as you think you are
 
Acquila

Acquila

Member
Oct 26, 2017
1,162
Cyanity said:
For those of you not in the loop: it's completely possible (some would say easy) to steer your car with your knee, or upper leg area. The technique is perfect for those of us who need to quickly use both hands while driving, for whatever reason. Other people, however, drive this way whether they need to or not.

Personally, I do it all the time for various reasons, usually involving a mug of coffee and a breakfast sandwich or an afternoon stretch. Sometimes I do it just because I can.

So, ResetERA, do you ever take your hands off the steering wheel to drive with your knees? If you don't, do you condone this practice?
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For your sake and everyone else around you, I hope it's not to use your phone.
 
Elynn

Elynn

Member
Oct 28, 2017
3,035
Brittany, France
So an aversion to speed limits and steering with your fucking knees ?
I'm glad we're getting the sound advice of americans like you in the EU thread.
 

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Oct 25, 2017
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fuck no, hands on wheels. knee driving is a good way to have a pothole or groove in the road suddenly decide your car is going somewhere else.
 
CaviarMeths

CaviarMeths

Avenger
Oct 25, 2017
10,655
Western Canada
I mean, I have done it. When I'm driving on the highway and need to eat a tasty dish of poutine, I need both hands. I wouldn't exactly condone it though.
 
julia crawford

julia crawford

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Oct 27, 2017
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Man don't eat in your car, that shit is NASTY and will get your car dirty in so many impossible to clean ways it's not even funny.
 
OrangeNova

OrangeNova

Member
Oct 30, 2017
12,747
Canada
Distracted Driving covers the following in Ontario
  • Talking on a cellphone
  • Texting
  • Reading (cellphones, books, maps, newspapers)
  • Watching videos and movies
  • Smoking
  • Personal grooming
  • Adjusting the radio or a CD or playing extremely loud music
  • Conversing with other passengers while fatigued
  • Eating and driving
I can't think of anything outside of this that requires two hands while driving. Either pull over, or wait until your at a stop sign/red light(Which anything regarding a phone is still distracted driving)

Don't drive with your knees, you're going to kill someone or yourself.
 

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MistaTwo

MistaTwo

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Oct 24, 2017
2,456
I don't drive anymore but I almost never did this. Doesn't seem like a good idea at all really.
 
Relix

Relix

Member
Oct 25, 2017
6,244
If the road is empty yes I would. These days my car has lane keeping so I just let it do its thing in long stretches.
 
Papercuts

Papercuts

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Oct 25, 2017
11,127
Nah, I prefer to drive properly in an attempt to have others not fucking die as we are all operating heavy ass machines.

Old fashioned thing I guess.
 
CDX

CDX

Member
Oct 25, 2017
3,477
No. Honestly I don't think I ever have.

It's just been so ingrained into me to ALWAYS have a grip of the steering wheel. If I'm in a car and the engine is running, it's now just a habit to always have at least one hand on the wheel at all times. Even in slow moving near traffic jam traffic.
 
NeonCarbon

NeonCarbon

Member
Oct 28, 2017
1,462
I'm usually elbow on door/window with one hand on steering wheel, when going on a motorway/highway.
If I'm pulling off slowly or stuck in slow traffic then I might go no hands for a second or two.
 
Agent_ShortBus

Agent_ShortBus

Member
Oct 27, 2017
671
I always have at least one hand on the wheel. I've never tried steering with my knees but I've seen my brother do it. I've also never used cruise control even on 8 hour drives because if you get comfortable you get lazy and less aware of your surroundings.
 
AtomLung

AtomLung

Member
Oct 25, 2017
1,643
I used to knee drive in high school, so I could light marijuana on fire while driving. A lot easier than you would expect. Haven't done it in a long time though.
 
Freestyler

Freestyler

Member
Oct 27, 2017
343
Jesus H Christ, I swear some people on Era are absolutely terrified of cars. Between this and the EU "speed limiter" thread (RIP), I've seen so many comments that suggest you're gonna die instantly if you drive 5 km/h over the speed limit or eat a cheeseburger with one hand while driving.

Its not easy to throw a 2+ tonne vehicle off course unless you're driving on a shitty backstreet road laced with pot holes, people. Using your knees for short bursts is fine.
 
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