The cell phone is a truly magical piece of technology. The mind actually spins when trying to consider all the ways it has changed our lives for the better. But with all that convenience there is also additional risk. Using (or more commonly misusing) a cell phone can lead to disastrous consequences. Here are …
Tag: Distraction
May 14
Cell Phone Use and Driving: Just How Dangerous Is It?
The conventional wisdom suggests that drivers who text on their cell phones, e-mail, or even chat on hands-free headsets are more accident prone than undistracted drivers. This idea makes intuitive sense. But does science support it? Have studies demonstrated a clear causal link between driver cell phone use and increased road risk? Let’s examine a …