Just Drive: April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Would it surprise you to learn that new studies show using voice-to-text is more distracting behind the wheel than typing texts by hand? According to the
April is distracted driving awareness month, when there is renewed emphasis on reminding drivers to keep their minds on the road.
Hands-free is not risk-free. Hands-free cell phone technology includes an ear piece, a speakerphone and using dashboard features that allow you to talk, text, even email, and access social media.
According to the NSC 53% of drivers believe if manufacturers put "infotainment" dashboards and hands-free technology in vehicles, they must be safe. And, with some state laws focusing on handheld bans, many drivers honestly believe they are making the safe choice by using a hands-free device.
In fact, in a survey by the
Consider this information from the
* Brain activity decreases by up to 1/3 causing drivers to lose focus on what's happening on the road when listening or talking on a phone while driving.
* Drivers can miss seeing up to 50% of what's outside the vehicle when using a mobile device.
As the number of distracted driving-related crashes have continued to rise, government agencies and other groups are responding with increased education aimed at reducing the number of people who multi-task behind the wheel.
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