Prolonged inattention of approximately 14.78 seconds while driving, as opposed to momentary inattention, constitutes highly dangerous driving and supports a finding that the offence is a 'serious example' of dangerous driving causing serious injury, warranting a custodial sentence notwithstanding significant mitigating factors. The risk of an adverse finding on offence seriousness is inherent in any plea hearing and does not require specific notice from the prosecution.
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