Just Listening To Cell Phones Significantly Impairs Drivers, Stu...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Thu, 03/06/2008 - 13:00

Scientists have shown that just listening to a cell phone while driving is a significant distraction, and it causes drivers to commit some of the same types of driving errors that can occur under the influence of alcohol.

Brain imaging reveals drivers are distracted even if they don't talk.

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