We have all seen AT&T's new commercials regarding texting and driving. They are a little shocking, and they should be. How conscious are we about our texting while behind the wheel? We have found an article from the Insurance Journal to help with this question. A new study just came out by the University of Michigan which suggests that drivers fall in to two categories regarding texting and driving: the ones who realize they are texting, and ones who do not. The study says that when drivers hear a text cue, such as a message alert, some individuals will unconsciously reach for the phone.
Not convinced? Here is a test below from Car and Driver where two men compared their reaction times while texting and drinking while behind the wheel. Check out the results.
Not convinced? Here is a test below from Car and Driver where two men compared their reaction times while texting and drinking while behind the wheel. Check out the results.
Our suggestion: place the phone in the glovebox. Drive safely!