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STUDY: Distracted Drivers * Canadians worry about sharing road with
A new poll by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) shows that Canadians are becoming increasingly concerned about distracted drivingOttawa,ONT,CAN -Today's Trucking -4 Oct 2007: -- ... In 2001, only 40 percent of Canadians considered distracted driving a serious problem. This number has risen to almost 70 percent, says TIRF... One reason for the increased concern may be a perceived increase in the amount of distracted driving. As compared to five years ago, 95.5 percent of Canadians now believe there is more distracted driving on our roads... Among the various distractions, the poll revealed that external ones -- events and objects outside the vehicle -- posed the biggest threat for drivers... While only 9.5 percent of Canadians had to steer or brake to avoid a collision due to an internal distraction, some 20.2 percent had to do so because of a distraction outside the vehicle... The poll revealed that the number of Canadians who use their cell phones while driving is increasing. Some 37 percent of drivers admitted to using their cell phone behind the wheel during the last seven days. In 2001, this number was only 20.5 percent...(Images: jupiterimages.com)
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