According to the Daily Mail on July 12, a new set of data shows that most drivers are more concerned about missing phone information than the danger of playing with it while driving.
Drivers are more afraid of missing mobile messages than the dangers of driving, according to a study released by the Queensland accident Research and Road Safety Center (CARRS-Q).
The study also shows that drivers who call while driving are twice as likely to have a car accident than drivers who are focused on driving, and drivers who send messages while driving are six times more likely to crash.
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Young drivers are more likely to be distracted by the phone while driving, and they often use social apps like Facebook.
The survey also showed that the drivers pick up their phones and start playing every time they have a short stop, while normal drivers avoid playing at the crossroads.
Female drivers are more likely to play with mobile phones than male drivers, and experienced drivers are least likely to play with mobile phones.
Dr. Oviedo-Craspalacios, a researcher at CARRS-Q, said more needed to be done to raise awareness of the dangers of driving a mobile phone.
"it's more than just sending a message," he said. We are living in a high-tech age, everyone has mobile phones, mobile phone problems are far more than that. "
People know it's illegal to play with mobile phones in such situations, so they're sneaking around, Dr. Oviedo-Craspalacios said, which makes it harder to get people to put their phones down.
Road safety experts have called on the state's government to push for stricter laws to address the deadly problem.