Texting, talking on a hands-free phone, and eating are all considered distractions during driving. Which one of the following is the best explanation for why all three behaviors are health-defeating?
A. They all slow down the time it takes a person to react to something happening on the road.
B. They all involve focusing one's eyes on something other than what's happening on the road.
C. They all have consequences that are equivalent or worse than driving while drunk or high.
D. They all have adverse effects on a person's physical health and subjective well-being.
Answer: A
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