Certain things may seem harmless. But some activities just aren't safe to combine.

Our brain is not wired to pay attention to more than one complex task at a time.
What we're actually doing when we think we're multitasking is quickly shifting our focus from one activity to another.
So while our mind is engaged in applying makeup, arguing with backseat driver, fumbling for a water bottle, or a conversation, it's blind to the road.

Certain things may seem harmless. But some activities just aren't safe to combine.

Our brain is not wired to pay attention to more than one complex task at a time.
What we're actually doing when we think we're multitasking is quickly shifting our focus from one activity to another.
So while our mind is engaged in applying makeup, arguing with backseat driver, fumbling for a water bottle, or a conversation, it's blind to the road.

Our brain is not wired to pay attention to more than one complex task at a time.
What we're actually doing when we think we're multitasking is quickly shifting our focus from one activity to another.
So while our mind is engaged in applying makeup, arguing with backseat driver, fumbling for a water bottle, or a conversation, it's blind to the road.
In fact, drivers are four times more likely to crash while talking on the phone and 23 times more likely while texting.