Posted On:
June 15, 2009
Cell Phone Fact Sheet
According to the National Safety Council:
Drivers who use cell phones are four times more likely to be in an auto crash while using a cell phone.
There is no difference in the cognitive distraction between hand-held and hands- free devices.
80 percent of crashes are due to inattention.
Talking to a passenger while driving is significantly safer than talking on a cell phone.