Research Suggests That Talking on a Cell Phone While Driving

question 59

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that talking on a cell phone while driving ______.

• A)does not cause errors or slow reaction time
• B)does not slow reaction time any more than does listening to the radio
• C)causes significantly more errors and slows reaction time significantly more than listening to the radio.
• D)does not impair driving as long as the driver is using a "hands-free" telephone

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