There are countless potential distractions to tempt a driver. You can conduct a trial to time your own distraction, or choose a common distraction from our list below.
Time your own distraction
Using our online stopwatch, you can conduct your own time trial on a distraction of your choosing. Start by naming the distraction you'd like to time.
Or choose a common distraction
We've tested several of the most common distractions to determine their typical durations. Choose the one you're interested in from the list below.
| Distraction | Average Duration |
|---|---|
| Answering a Phone Call | 10.6 seconds |
| Replying to Text Message | 33.6 seconds |
| Grooming | 14.4 seconds |
| Reading Directions | 7.0 seconds |
| Drinking Coffee | 6.3 seconds |
| Adjusting Radio | 1.3 seconds |
| Adjusting Climate Control | 2.7 seconds |
| Adjusting GPS | 26.7 seconds |