Up to 27 seconds of inattention after talking to your car or smartphone
Thursday, October 22, 2015 - 02:10
in Physics & Chemistry
If you think it is okay to talk to your car infotainment system or smartphone while driving or even when stopped at a red light, think again. It takes up to 27 seconds to regain full attention after issuing voice commands, University of Utah researchers found in a pair of new studies for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.