Multi-tasking

How much time does texting take away the average driver's attention from the road?

a. Not at all - the driver's eyes are always at least partially paying attention to what is happening.
b. 1.3 seconds: Just enough time to text 'LOL'.
c. 2.8 seconds: Just enough time to text 'OMG, G2G'.
d. 3.2 seconds: Just enough time time to drive across a parking lot at 55 mph.
e. 4.6 seconds: Just enough time to drive across an entire football field at 55 mph.

Answer

The New York Times created an interactive game that measures how your reaction time is affected by external distractions.