The truth about using hands-free devices behind the wheel

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	The truth about using hands-free devices behind the wheel

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1-6-2009 1:43 AM

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traffic, driving, cell phone, telephone, handsfree, attention, perception, concentration

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1-7-2009 1:42 AM

aklimento

When brains of the driver end up on the road, it will be a little bit late to recommend keep his eyes and full attention there.

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volunteers were tasked with driving a car along a virtual winding road, with
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