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Citation

Tunbridge R. Int. J. Veh. Des. 2001; 26(1 SPEC ISS): 96-99.

Affiliation

Transport Research Laboratory, (TRL), Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6AU, United Kingdom

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Inderscience Publishers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

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Abstract

Although there are clear benefits in having mobile phones available in vehicles, there are also potential disbenefits from a safety viewpoint. These have been demonstrated in laboratory situations, in simulators and the road environment. Epidemiological studies also suggest that distraction effects while using a phone can contribute to accidents. The potential benefits of having a phone available in a vehicle, e.g. summoning assistance in the event of a breakdown or alerting emergency services to an incident, must be weighed against the potential risks from a driver using a phone, either hand-held or hands-free, when controlling the vehicle. This paper provides as overview and summary of current GB policy on the use of mobile phones when driving.


Keywords: Driver distraction

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