The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) testified before several House Subcommittees yesterday regarding the dangers of cellphone use while driving. The IIHS demonstrated that the cumulative evidence from various types of studies points to the risk of using cellphones while driving.
Large sample research demonstrates that talking on a cellphone, either hand-held or hands-free, increases the chances of getting into an accident four fold. Seven states and the District of Columbia have banned cellphone use while driving, but the evidence is unclear as to the effect of bans on cellphone use.
Many drivers continue to use cell phones while driving, even where banned. Thus, bans may not actually reduce cellphone related accidents.
The IIHS' complete testimony may be read
here.
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