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Real danger of texting while driving showing 5 seconds eyes off road equals a full football field at 55 mph with supporting crash risk statistics

5 Seconds. A Football Field. Blindfolded. The Real Danger of Texting While Driving

Texting With Driving May 10, 2026

Texting while driving takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph that is a full football field driven blind. Here is the complete science of why it is so deadly.

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5 Seconds. A Football Field. Blindfolded. The Real Danger of Texting While Driving

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