Driven to distraction

READER POLL Driving dangerously In a poll of Science News’ Facebook followers, no respondents reported ever having been in a crash while talking or texting.

Nathan Seppa outlined research on the hazards of distracted driving in “Impactful distraction” (SN: 8/24/13, p. 20). 

The story generated a virtual pile-up of reader comments by e-mail, on our website and on social media.