The Distracted Driving Challenge

The Distracted Driving Challenge

Updated: December 15, 2011

Here's the deal: You've heard it a million times for a reason. Doing anything other than driving when behind the wheel is dangerous and you shouldn't do it.

Need proof? We've got a safe way to try it out, in front of your computer screen instead of in the car. Try to focus on more than one thing successfully by first opening and starting to play Highway 55.

Then, turn up your speakers and pop up the music player and choose a song at the same time.

If you still think you can handle one more thing, grab your phone and now try texting the following: "The razor-toothed piranhas of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus are the most ferocious freshwater fish in the world. In reality they seldom attack a human."

We're you successful? Didn't think so. Enough said.
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Highway 55

Fasten your seat belt and get ready to drive!

 
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Pick a Song Here

When the player opens, choose a letter from the list of artists or songs and hit 'play.'

 
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Video: Texting and Driving Ban

The NTSB has recommended a 100% ban on using mobile devices behind the wheel.

 
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Video: Driving Rules

Think you can text and drive? Think again. Watch as Jessica tries to text and drive on a simulator and doesn't quite succeed.

 
 

 

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