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Multitasking Myths: Test Your Skills with Distractown Driving Game

  • Published20 Jul 2026
  • Source University of Utah

Multitasking may seem like an effective way to get more done. But the brain cannot fully pay attention to two tasks at the same time. See how divided attention can affect performance as you attempt to pick up passengers while completing math problems in this free desktop driving game.

Download and play Distractown from the University of Utah’s Genetic Science Learning Center.

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