Vincente knows he isn't supposed to text and drive, but when his phone alert indicates a message, he can't help but glance at it to see who's contacted him. If Vincente is a typical texter-and-driver, he will most likely:
A. repeatedly shift his gaze back and forth from the road to the phone.
B. continue to look at the phone rather than the road for several seconds.
C. weave back and forth between lanes as if he were drunk.
D. pick up the phone and type a response with both hands.
Answer: B
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