25 percent of the total vehicle accidents because drivers are calling phone
"Although more posts related to driver distraction, there are still many things we do not know. It should be more research done to find solutions to reduce or eliminate them," said GHSA Executive Director Barbara Harsha, as reported by autoevolution (12 / 7).
The results also showed that there was no certainty of hands-free use can reduce the risk of road accidents. Including the prohibition of pro-sms while driving succeeded in reducing the level of road accidents. To that end, GHSA recommends a total ban on new rules for motorists using mobile phones while driving.
The action came into force in several U.S. states, including 30 states in the district of Colombia has established this rule. Furthermore, 41 states including Washington DC started banning new sms on the road.