Texting is not the most distracting thing you can do while driving

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TL;DR

Many of the infotainment features in most 2017 vehicles are so distracting they should not be enabled while a vehicle is in motion, according to a new study released Thursday by University of Utah researchers. The study, led by psychology professor David Strayer, found in-vehicle information systems — including SatNav, MP3 players, radios, cellphones and messaging devices — take drivers' attention off the road for too long to be safe, much like texting.

• The No. 1 most distracting task: Programming navigation devices

• The No. 2 most distracting task: Sending or receiving text messages

• The No. 3 most distracting task: Audio entertainment and making calls

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/forget-texting-the-most-dangerous-distractions-for-drivers-come-with-the-car-2017-10-05