Cell phone reverse directory
March 9th, 2008
The study reinforced earlier research by Strayer and Drews showing that hands-free cell phones are just as distracting as handheld cell phones because the conversation itself — not just manipulation of a handheld phone — distracts drivers from road conditions. The simulations uncovered a twofold increase in the number of rear-end collisions by drivers using cell phones for a reverse cell phone directory. The article’s reasons as to why we should toss out our phones is in my opinion half reality half humor. As experience grows with conducting research interviews with people on their cell phones, these statements will need to be adapted to take into account that new knowledge.
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