Text-messaging takes a driver's eyes off the road an average of every ____ seconds.

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Text-messaging takes a driver's eyes off the road an average of every 4.6 seconds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This means that if a driver is texting while driving, they are distracted for roughly 5 seconds at a time, which is equivalent to driving the length of a football field at 55 mph without looking at the road. Texting while driving significantly increases the risk of accidents and should be avoided.

Text-Messaging Takes a Driver's Eyes Off the Road an Average