First big disappointment

[Mal]

I've had my truck for almost three weeks now, and encountered my first major issue this morning.

I drove through McDonalds' and bought an Egg McMuffin and a coffee. The problem: No matter what I did, I could not steer with my knees while I ate. The squircle just doesn't allow it.

I don't see how this made it through the drive testing phase. Surely Electrek or TFL or JerryRigEverything will do an exposé showing how much better the Rivian/Silverado/Hummer/Pinto are at this.

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[fishtek]

Hopefully we just get FSD in the next few weeks and this is a non-issue!

 

[Woodrick]

I've had my truck for almost three weeks now, and encountered my first major issue this morning.

I drove through McDonalds' and bought an Egg McMuffin and a coffee. The problem: No matter what I did, I could not steer with my knees while I ate. The squircle just doesn't allow it.

I don't see how this made it through the drive testing phase. Surely Electrek or TFL or JerryRigEverything will do an exposé showing how much better the Rivian/Silverado/Hummer/Pinto are at this.

Yes, it is a problem and yes, it's called distracted driving.

Steering wheels are not intended to be steered by your knees.

Yes, I know, yes, I've tried, no I don't try to advertise when I do illegal things.

 

[lowtek]

Seriously?

 

[CybertruckRN1127]

Same issue for me. Many times I just let the wheel free roam because I can't hold it while I open or close my water bottle.

I'm actually going to try to sit back more and try steering with my feet. Gonna learn a new driving skill.

 

[Mal]

Yes, it is a problem and yes, it's called distracted driving.

Steering wheels are not intended to be steered by your knees.

Yes, I know, yes, I've tried, no I don't try to advertise when I do illegal things.

Dang, Woodrick, did I really need to label it as humor?

Maybe it was only funny to me...

 

[Sethro]

I thought you were going to say the tight cup holders crushed your coffee and it went everywhere

 

[tmeyer3]

I thought your post was sufficiently obvious as humor haha

 

[Gaximus]

Have you tried Burger King?

 

[MyFirstElectricTesla]

I've had my truck for almost three weeks now, and encountered my first major issue this morning.

I drove through McDonalds' and bought an Egg McMuffin and a coffee. The problem: No matter what I did, I could not steer with my knees while I ate. The squircle just doesn't allow it.

I don't see how this made it through the drive testing phase. Surely Electrek or TFL or JerryRigEverything will do an exposé showing how much better the Rivian/Silverado/Hummer/Pinto are at this.

Haven't had any traffic ticket?

 

[Shodan01]

I've had my truck for almost three weeks now, and encountered my first major issue this morning.

I drove through McDonalds' and bought an Egg McMuffin and a coffee. The problem: No matter what I did, I could not steer with my knees while I ate. The squircle just doesn't allow it.

I don't see how this made it through the drive testing phase. Surely Electrek or TFL or JerryRigEverything will do an exposé showing how much better the Rivian/Silverado/Hummer/Pinto are at this.

I noticed this too - esp at slower speeds....makes eating a challenge (until FSD).

 

[tingmo13]

Dang, Woodrick, did I really need to label it as humor?

Maybe it was only funny to me...

these days people attach too much emotion and lose the joy/laughter.

 

[Woodrick]

Dang, Woodrick, did I really need to label it as humor?

Maybe it was only funny to me...

It would indeed be funny if it wasn't a problem, but it is.
The Dangers of Eating & Drinking Behind The Wheel | Distracted Driving (epermittest.com)
Distracted Driving | Distracted Driving | CDC
Distracted Driving Dangers and Statistics | NHTSA

3,308 people killed by distracted driving in 2022 isn't something to snack on.

 

[Treynor]

I used to use ropes from my knees to the bottom of the squircle but now I use bungee cords. Much quicker.

 

[GnarlyDudeLive]

I am rather surprised someone has not offered a quality (sturdy) clip over round wheel for the existing wheel.

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