Online simulator proves texting while driving is no game
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Last year, the New York Times posted an interactive driving simulator online to show how distracted driving – particularly texting – negatively impacts your ability to drive. In the wake of Iowa’s new law against texting while driving, we thought our readers may be interested in a virtual example of why this new law is so important to follow.
Studies show that drivers overestimate their ability to multitask behind the wheel. The simulator game measures how your reaction time is affected by external distractions. To try the simulator, click here to see how you do.
Have you ever had a close call because of texting while driving? Leave a comment, and let us know how that impacted you.
