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Cellphones bigger distraction for drivers than passengers

Washington : Talking on cell phones can be more distracting for drivers, than conversing with a passenger, says a new study. The University of Utah psychologists Frank Drews, David Strayer and Monisha Pasupathi found as young adults talk on cell phones while driving, their reaction times become as slow as ....Read more

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Get Up-To-Date USA!!By: Matt | Tuesday , 2 Dec '08 4:33:27 AM Reply | Forward HAHA, Wow those yanks are really up-to-date with their 'scientific' studies.... Using a mobile while driving has been illegal and known to distract drivers in Australia since the old brick phones first appeared 15, maybe 20yrs ago...

DistractionsBy: Riegardt | Monday , 1 Dec '08 16:55:20 PM Reply | Forward Apparently it also has something to do with utilising areas of the brain not usually accessed in a normal driver/passenger conversation (particularly in this case, the right/creative side) in order to imagine the person you are talking to. This "multitasking" effect delays response times. The same goes for working out riddles or complex problems whilst driving.

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