Driver distraction
Our work in driver distraction
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Drivers carrying two or more passengers are twice as likely to crash as unaccompanied drivers. |
60% of drivers use a mobile phone whilst behind the wheel. |
The risk of a crash increases four-fold when using a mobile phone, irrespective of whether you are using a hand-held or a hands-free device. |
Drivers engage in a distracting activity on average once every six minutes. |
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"Although the risk associated with carrying passengers is lower than that associated with mobile phone use, it is likely to have a higher contribution to accidents because of the higher incidence of drivers taking passengers as opposed to using a mobile phone when driving"
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Contact
Emma Orpilla - Public Relations Manager
eorpilla@george.org.au
Tel: +61 2 8238 2424
Mobile (if urgent): +61 410 411 983
