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Troopers demonstrate dangers of distracted driving

WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLNS) — As drivers hit the road during Labor Day weekend, state police will be watching for drunken drivers — and distracted ones.

Michigan State Police felt they had to do something to cut down on distracted driving after 37 cars piled up on a highway last month in Livingston County.

“The troopers out there that were handling the traffic crashes were dealing with people that were not paying attention to the vehicles in front of them,” MSP Capt. Kyle Bowman said, “and not able to stop at a sure, clear distance, which is what the law requires.”

So they’re cracking down and warning drivers of the dangers. On Thursday, they demonstrated how distractions can affect your driving on a track near Lansing.

“The average text messages actually distract you about five seconds,” Sgt. Nick Darlington said. “So if you’re traveling about 70 mph, that’s 105 feet per second. You’re traveling 525 feet, which is taking your eyes off the road, right? That’s over the length of a football field.”

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