A recent survey by AT&T in the United States reveals that adult drivers are becoming increasingly addicted to their cell phones while behind the wheel. In fact, more of them admitted to this driving distraction than teenagers!
Even though 98% acknowledged it was a dangerous practice, nearly half of all adult respondents (49%) have found themselves texting while driving at least once. Only 43% of teen drivers did the same.
What's more, approximately 60% of adults claimed they did not text while driving just three years ago – a sign that things are taking a turn for the worse.
Similar to a number of countries around the world, most U.S. states now have laws banning the use of hand-held cell phones to talk or text while driving. In New York City, the only exceptions are if the driver:
- Is communicating with police, a fire department, an ambulance company, a hospital, or a doctor regarding an emergency, or
- Is a police officer, firefighter, or other emergency vehicle driver who is using the portable electronic device while performing his or her official duties.
While the survey was conducted south of the border, it's pretty safe to assume that Canadian drivers are no different.
Even though 98% acknowledged it was a dangerous practice, nearly half of all adult respondents (49%) have found themselves texting while driving at least once. Only 43% of teen drivers did the same.
What's more, approximately 60% of adults claimed they did not text while driving just three years ago – a sign that things are taking a turn for the worse.
Similar to a number of countries around the world, most U.S. states now have laws banning the use of hand-held cell phones to talk or text while driving. In New York City, the only exceptions are if the driver:
- Is communicating with police, a fire department, an ambulance company, a hospital, or a doctor regarding an emergency, or
- Is a police officer, firefighter, or other emergency vehicle driver who is using the portable electronic device while performing his or her official duties.
While the survey was conducted south of the border, it's pretty safe to assume that Canadian drivers are no different.