Is Driving and Talking Too Much?
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 16:49
in Psychology & Sociology
So if we can't if you are still unsure if its unsafe to drive while talking on a cell phone, come out from your cave. Multiple recent studies have supported that cell phone use endangers drivers. It seems that every week or so there's a new study out linking increased reaction times to the distraction caused by having a cell phone conversation, often comparing it to other types of impairments such as drinking or listening to the radio. As the research becomes more and more conclusive, scientists have attempted to find comparisons that are relevant than just a number in milliseconds. read more
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