Drivers are more likely to kill or maim people in crashes in just 5 seconds when they are distracted by text messaging, warns researcher.
The Texting Craze May Mean the End of Email
A new survey has suggested that many people aren't e-mailing as much as they used to, saving time-and typing-with text messaging.
A new survey has suggested that many people aren't e-mailing as much as they used to, saving time-and typing-with text messaging.
Monash University's Accident Research Centre head Professor Mark Stevenson said drivers were four times more likely to have an accident while using a mobile.
"Listening to the radio in the car is not a distraction, it enhances concentration," The Herald sun quoted Stevenson as saying.
Majority Americans Favour Ban on Texting While Driving
A staggering 90 percent of Americans want writing text messages while driving to be banned, according to a poll.
A staggering 90 percent of Americans want writing text messages while driving to be banned, according to a poll.
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Ban on Mobile Phones While Driving Backed by Americans
A poll has found that nearly two-thirds of American support a national ban on the use of mobile phones while driving, even if the driver is using a hands-free device.
A poll has found that nearly two-thirds of American support a national ban on the use of mobile phones while driving, even if the driver is using a hands-free device.
Texting Bans may Not Help Promote Road Safety: Study
Laws which forbid texting while driving have been found to be quite useless and may even be counter-productive, according to a study.
Laws which forbid texting while driving have been found to be quite useless and may even be counter-productive, according to a study.
