Hey! Pay Attention! Drivers Find Multitasking Tough When Using Touchscreens, Says Study

Here's a shocker: Tapping a touchscreen while driving makes you lousy at both tasks.

The Core Event

According to a recent University of Washington study, trying to keep your car on the road while also tapping on a digital display leads to greater lane drift among 16 experienced drivers tested on a simulator.

Key Facts

Here's a shocker: Tapping a touchscreen while driving makes you lousy at both tasks.

Context & Significance

According to a recent University of Washington study, trying to keep your car on the road while also tapping on a digital display leads to greater lane drift among 16 experienced drivers tested on a simulator.

Outlook

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