Arguing Kids as Dangerous as DUI

14-July-2010

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Research by Transport Research Laboratory (UK) found that kids squabbling in the back can slow drivers’ reaction times by 13% – similar to those who have reached the legal limit for driving after drinking alcohol.

This slower reaction time can cost up to 4 metres’ stopping time when driving on highways, which can be deadly.

The researchers also found that the distraction from arguing kids caused 40% more hard braking, and ramped up driver’s stress levels by 33%.

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