Mobile phone use while driving: Underestimation of a global threat

Publication date: Available online 21 December 2015 Source:Journal of Transport & Health Author(s): Janet Ige, Amrit Banstola, Paul Pilkington The use of mobile phones (cell phones) has increased dramatically in the 21st century. The popularity of mobile phones and smart phones in the computer age can in part be associated with the growing problem of driver distraction. There are indications that the use of mobile phones while driving is one of the leading contributors to road traffic collisions (RTCs). However the true impact of the contribution of mobile phones to RTCs is masked by deficiencies in reporting. This review examines the evidence of association between mobile phone use and RTCs, placing emphasis on the challenges associated with reporting the role of mobile phones in RTCs across different countries, including the United States of America, Canada, China and Great Britain.
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research