Why drivers use cell phones and support legislation to restrict this practice : research brief.

Sanbonmatsu, David M.; Strayer, David L.; Behrends, Arwen A.; Medeiros-Ward, Nathan; Watson, Jason M.

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Why drivers use cell phones and support legislation to restrict this practice : research brief.

2017-04-01
By Sanbonmatsu, David M. ; Strayer, David L. ; Behrends, Arwen A.

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Sanbonmatsu, David M. ; Strayer, David L. ; Behrends, Arwen A. ; Medeiros-Ward, Nathan ; Watson, Jason M.
Corporate Contributors:

Mountain Plains Consortium
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Publication/ Report Number:

MPC 17-323 (project 407)
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

Mountain Plains Consortium
Abstract:

Following previous research, drivers reported using cell phones ; for benefits such as getting work done. The hypocrisy of using ; cell phones while advocating restrictions appears to stem from ; differences in the perceived safety risks of self vs. others’ use ; of cell phones. Many, if not most, drivers believe they can drive ; safely while using mobile devices. However, they lack confidence ; in others’ ability to drive safely while distracted and believe ; that others’ use of cell phones is dangerous. The threat to ; public safety of others’ usage of mobile devices was one of the ; strongest independent predictors of support for legislation to ; restrict cell phone use.
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University Transportation Centers ; US Transportation Collection
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