You’re wise to not drive distracted … but in case you are wondering about what effects it has on driving ability, Halton Regional Police is going to oblige your curiosity.

As part of Halton police’s focus on distracted, aggressive and impaired driving during Crime Prevention Week in Ontario (Nov. 6-12), its Traffic Services Unit is partnering with DriveWise to invite the public to get behind the wheel of the DriveWise simulator.

The technology utilizes a set of controls similar to a motor vehicle and is designed to provide a realistic simulation of the hazards that are created when someone attempts to text and drive.

The simulator will be available for use on Thursday (Nov. 10) from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. at Burlington Mall, outside the food court.