Car accidents involving cell phones: the Italian record

La distracted driving It is the first cause of road accidents, including, sadly, fatal ones. Wasted lives. And within this record, the main cause is linked to the improper use of cell phones.

We often see drivers talking on their cell phones while steering or overtaking. They shout to be heard, despite the fact that the law prohibits this behavior and requires the use of headphones for conversations while driving. Sometimes, just trying to dial a phone number is enough to distract yourself., and it is not a given that the hands-free system, with all the various update options, is the solution that guarantees the total safety of the driver and other people in the car.

The best thing is to always give up using cell phones while driving, except perhaps for very short conversations, which should be done with earphones or hands-free. A survey conducted by Anas shows that 10 percent of Italians use a cellular to shoot videos while driving, with 3,1 percent admitting to doing so personally. Yet, using a cell phone while driving greatly increases the risk of accidents. According to some studies, Dialing a number on your phone increases the risk of an accident by 12,2 times., texting 6,1 times, and talking on the cell phone increases the risk by 2,2 times.

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