The risk of an accident when using a mobile phone is...
A)the same as if it is not used.
B)almost non-existent when using hands-free because there is no loss of concentration.
C)greater than if it is not used.Correct
One of the most frequent causes of distraction while driving, which can cause a traffic accident, is the use of a mobile phone, even with a hands-free device.
Using a mobile phone:
- Reduces attention: when searching for it, handling it and talking.
- More violations are committed: after a minute and a half, 40% of signals go unnoticed.
- Distances are misjudged and the safety distance is reduced.
- Speed is less well controlled: sudden changes occur (after a minute and a half, speed drops by 12%).
- Deviations from the intended path and handling problems occur (the most frequent accident caused by using a mobile phone is leaving the road).
- It can disorient us: it is possible to make wrong and dangerous decisions.
Using a mobile phone:
- Reduces attention: when searching for it, handling it and talking.
- More violations are committed: after a minute and a half, 40% of signals go unnoticed.
- Distances are misjudged and the safety distance is reduced.
- Speed is less well controlled: sudden changes occur (after a minute and a half, speed drops by 12%).
- Deviations from the intended path and handling problems occur (the most frequent accident caused by using a mobile phone is leaving the road).
- It can disorient us: it is possible to make wrong and dangerous decisions.