General Knowledge · Question 172

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Why is texting while driving especially dangerous in a commercial vehicle?

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Correct answer to question 172 (General Knowledge): Even a few seconds of looking away can cover a long distance at highway speed with no eyes on the road

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At highway speed, a few seconds looking at a phone can mean traveling the length of a football field or more with no eyes on the road, which is more than enough time for a serious hazard to develop.

Updated: November 2026

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