What did researchers find when they studied the effects of hands-free cell phone conversations in a group of drivers?
a) The speed they maintained correlated with the pace of the conversation.
b) The drivers were able to concentrate on the road effectively without the distraction of holding the phone.
c) They experienced memory impairment for billboards and signs that would convey potentially needed information.
d) They actually slowed down in an effort to maintain safety and focus on both the road and the conversation.
ANS: c
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