When Your Mind Wanders, Your Driving Suffers (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

When Your Mind Wanders, Your Driving Suffers

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A recent study from North Carolina State University finds that driving speed fluctuates more when a driver's mind wanders from focusing on the act of driving -- and that the outside environment influences how often a driver's mind wanders. The study was conducted using the driving simulator pictured here.

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Jing Feng, NC State University

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