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Driving Tips - Using Cellular Telephones and Other Devices

Summary:

In general, driver distraction is one of the leading causes of traffic accidents. Using and talking on a cellular phone requires a large amount of attention and can be a contributing factor to accidents.

Outcome:

Some studies have reported findings that there are higher incidences of accidents when drivers use a cellular telephone and other reports have concluded that cell phone usage does not result in higher accident rates. Nevertheless, the fact still remains that using a cellular telephone is one of many distractions a driver faces. In other words, concern about driver distraction should not be limited to cellular telephones.

Type of Information:

Fact Sheet

Topic(s):

Cellular Telephones
Driving
Motor Vehicle Safety

Sectors:

All

Published By:

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

Workplace Size:

Not Applicable

Work Environment:

Not Applicable

Document Format:

URL address

Document Source:

http://ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/cellphone_driving.html

Source Information

Organization:	Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Phone:	1-800-668-4284
Street:	135 Hunter Street East
City:	Hamilton
Postal Code:	L8N 1M5
Province:	Ontario

Contributor Information

Organization:

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

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