Why your brain can't cope with driving and talking on the phone

US researchers from Vanderbilt University have discovered a likely reason why people find it hard to do two things at once. The BBC reports.

"A "bottleneck" occurs in the brain when people attempt to carry out two simultaneous tasks, the research shows. The study found the brain slows down when attempting a second task less than 300 milliseconds after the first.

The findings, published in Neuron, support the case for a complete ban on the use of mobile phones when driving, the team said.

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