One of the most useful courses I had in high school was the drivers' education class. My instructor, Mr. Wright, believed his mission in life was to make the world a safer place by transforming highly distractible teens like me into courteous, careful drivers.

He insisted that while his students were driving, we devote 100 percent of our attention to — of all things — driving. We were required to strap ourselves in, eyes forward with an occasional side-to-side glance, hands ...

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