Sentences with phrase «significant driver distraction»
There's some evidence that talking on a hands - free phone is a significant driver distraction,» McCartt says.
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It should also be noted that even the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), in its report, suggests that there might be a correlation between traffic deaths and cellphone use, saying «a more recent factor contributing to the increase in pedestrian fatalities may be the growing use of smart phones by all road users, which can be a significant source of distraction for both drivers and pedestrians.»
The UMTRI / Toyota Teen Driver Distraction Study, the largest scientific survey of its kind, also found that texting while driving remains commonplace among teens, despite ongoing, nationwide efforts to educate drivers on the significant risks associated with these behaviors.