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You are already on the road. How knowing the current time would help getting anywhere faster?

Who said anything about getting there faster? What if you are stuck in traffic and need to know if you will be on time or late? What if you see a fuel station and want to know if you have enough time to top up your tank? There are actually quite a few valid reasons that you need to know the time while travelling in a vehicle

If you're "stuck in traffic" it doesn't matter what time it is, you're not going to be there any faster. Plan better.

How long does it take you to fill your tank?

How does any of this need you to know the time right now?

If you’re stuck in traffic and you know you are goung to be late, you can phone ahead to let them know! This won’t be possible without knowing the current time, something which a reasonably accurate timepiece will inform you of

I don't use a phone when I'm driving. I don't want anything with lit up screens in the car.

I've never been "stuck in traffic", so the problem has never arisen.

OK thats great! I was clearly using “you” on a general sense though

I wish it didn't sound so old timey to say 'one' instead of a general 'you'. English has moved backwards.

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