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Published Date: 05 April 2007
DRIVERS talking on a hands-free mobile phone are more distracted than when speaking to a passenger, according to a government-commissioned report.
Those using hands-free mobiles were also more distracted than those adjusting in-car controls like the heater and the radio, the Transport Research Laboratory concluded.

The report said driving and talking was "cognitively demanding".



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  • Last Updated: 04 April 2007 10:20 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Mobile phone driving ban
 
1

One-man-bucket's older twin,

05/04/2007 01:21:11

NOTHING is more distracting than a (in my case) passenger-seat driver! I nearly had a biker the other day, and I was actually watching the road! (Apologies, if you're reading this and had a narrow escape at Churchhill on Tuesday!)

2

Anne,

05/04/2007 05:50:51

Hate to say it, but if you watch women in a car, you'll see they can't seem to hold a conversation without turning to look at one another.
Now that IS dangerous!

3

Mallory,

05/04/2007 07:24:37

#1 At road junctions traffic comes from your RIGHT in the UK!

4

Boy Wonder,

The Moon 05/04/2007 09:01:21

#4. I feel a ban coming on. No talking in a car while it's in motion for fear of distracting the driver.

5

Sinnerman,

Another Planet 05/04/2007 09:44:01

I can remember something even more distracting then talking, but we were younger then...

6

Schmuel,

England 06/04/2007 14:25:18

Something I find MORE distracting are 'trafficators' now incorporated in the door mirrors - as much because they are at eye level - or very close - as they are invariably used at the last minute! IF AT ALL.

7

Southern Belle,

Yeovil, but FL currently 06/04/2007 16:19:43

Get rid of mobile phones while driving and dining. Life was better when people just couldn't reach you when you were OUT. But, a ban is not necessary. We have too many bans. I think people should just make up their own minds. Personally, I keep my mobile phone OFF unless I want to make a call.


 

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