2016•Research Conference in Technical Disciplines/Proceedings in International Virtual Research Conference in Technical DisciplinesRequires access
The impact of using mobile devices on road traffic safety
Željko Šarić, Andrej Kunštek, Igor Drača
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Abstract
Using a cell phone is one of the most distracting activities while driving. Answering text messages is the most dangerous since the driver spends more time focusing on the phone screen which increase the chance for an accident. Drivers involved in cell phone use accidents are generally 29 or younger. For research a study was conducted consisting questions about using cell phone during driving. The study was done both online and face to face. The given results are similar to those of previously conducted studies. There is a need to educate drivers and the general public of the risks of cell phone usage while driving.