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Despite study after study indicating talking and texting on cell phones while driving causes crashes, few state governments seem willing to outlaw it.  Two scientists who study distraction talk about how your brain really isn't that suited to multi-tasking, and what the cost can be when one of those tasks is driving.

Cell phones and the hazards of driving while chatting

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