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On a busy city street, you look down at the radio display for about two seconds. According to the Rhode Island manual, how does a look away of two seconds or more change your chance of a crash?
Correct answer: It about doubles the chance of a crash.
Why
At 30 mph a car moves about 88 feet in two seconds, so much can change while your eyes are down. Set the radio, climate controls and navigation before you drive, and ask a passenger to help. Distractions can be physical, mental, visual or auditory, and a mix of them is the most dangerous.
Verified against Rhode Island Driver's Manual online version · Distracted Driving · p. 17, 19
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