Cellphones Are Found to Pose Riskiest Distractions for Drivers

Among the many distractions faced by car drivers, cellphones and other wireless devices contributed to far and away the most crashes, near-crashes and other incidents, according to a new government study expected to be released next week, reports the WSJ.

"The yearlong study, highlights the danger of talking on cellphones. The results come as Connecticut last week passed a law banning the use of hand-held phones while driving. Several other states are considering similar legislation.

But even as safety concerns have led several states and local jurisdictions to ban drivers from using hand-held phones, some 40% of cellphone use still takes place while driving."

emily | 9:58 AM | Cell Phones while driving/flying/sailing |
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