Title: CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Abstract: This study explored several dimensions of the growing trend of talking on the cell phone while driving. It did so by (1) reviewing the recent research - epidemiological studies; case analyses of cell phone related crashes; and driver performance studies; (2) reporting on recent legislative activity regarding the use of cell phones while driving; (3) analyzing data from an observational study of who, what, when and how many of cell phone use while driving in North Carolina; (4) pilot testing the use of a supplemental data form by the N.C. Highway Patrol to report additional information on crashes where the use of a cell phone by the driver was indicated by the investigating officer.
Publication Year: 2001
Publication Date: 2001-11-01
Language: en
Type: article
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