Distracted Driving on the Rise in Australia
A recent survey reveals a disturbing trend: more Australians are using their mobile phones while driving, posing a significant threat to road safety.
The survey, which has been conducted over a five-year period, shows a steady increase in confidence among drivers to use their phones while behind the wheel, from 12% in 2020 to 22% in the latest survey.
- 45% of respondents admitted to using their phone while driving in the past two weeks.
- 23% used their phone for navigation apps.
- 8% checked their phone while stopped at traffic lights.
- 6% changed songs on a playlist.
- 3% read or replied to a text message.
Respondents cited feeling safe and capable (44%) as the main reason for using their phone while driving, followed by habit (17%) and emergency (15%).
Almost half of the survey respondents admitted to using their phone while driving in the past two weeks.
Author's summary: Australians' confidence in driving while using mobile phones is increasing.
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