At least two studies have shown that cell phone use while driving quadruples the risk of an accident. Now, a new study reveals the negative impact cell phones have on traffic — even when no accident occurs. Drivers chatting on cell phones move about two miles per hour slower than those who give their full attention to the road, according to the University of Utah’s Traffic Lab. Furthermore, they don’t react as quickly to the need to change lanes; in short, they clog up traffic.
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Study: Cell Phone Yakkers Worsen Commutes for Everyone
Posted by: Erika Morphy January 3, 2008 03:02 PMAt least two studies have shown that cell phone use while driving quadruples the risk of an accident. Now, a new study reveals the negative impact cell phones have on traffic — even when no accident occurs. Drivers chatting on cell phones move about two miles per hour slower than those who give their full attention to the road, according to the University of Utah’s Traffic Lab. Furthermore, they don’t react as quickly to the need to change lanes; in short, they clog up traffic.