Study: Multi-tasking behind the wheel is a bad idea
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Drivers navigate I-94 in Minneapolis.
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A new study shows that people drive slower when they're using their cell phones, because they are not as attentive as other drivers. This is the latest evidence that multi-tasking behind the wheel can adversely affect how you drive.
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