The average speed on a high way is normally 70 miles per hour. The average stopping distance for a driver who is not distracted would be 17.68 m. Someone who is texting, the average stopping distance would be 40.68m, roughly over 100 feet.
Evaluating that, take the physics even further with the calculations of that distance and time, what if a kid has not seen you and runs right in front of the car? It takes 5 seconds to send a text while driving, during those five seconds you are paying attention to the phone. Even when talking in person people appear distracted with cellular devices, how does one see a better result on the road?
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