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Driven to Distraction? IT tries to help.

July 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment

distracted.600caption – At 60 miles an hour on a Missouri highway, a 16-year-old driver texts with a friend as a 17-year-old takes the wheel. (NY Times)

New studies show that drivers overestimate their ability to multitask. We are 8 times more likely to have an accident when texting as we drive.

Check this out – information technology (IT) makes possible this

behind the wheel game gauging your distraction! untitled

 

 

 This video including eye tracking of individuals - texting and driving! Some more IT at work!

How did you do at the game?

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