Now that I am more aware of all the numerous POIs around me, I find that I am driving much more slowly. People in the car behind me must get slightly agitated, but that is only because they are not seeing all the things happening on the road. I drive much more safely, when I am concerned about each crosswalk, parking space, driveway, alleyway, and bikepath that must be navigated. I am mentally checking all of them and even see the street signs in a whole new way.