Tag: cellphones

Study suggests drivers find it harder to ignore a ringing phone than to ignore the risk

From the Queensland University of Technology press release: Drivers find it difficult to ignore a ringing phone but they do ignore the dangers, with a new QUT study revealing almost 50… Read more »

Study suggests “phone snubbing” leads to similar behaviour

From the Baylor University press release: People who are phone snubbed — or “phubbed” — by others are, themselves, often turning to their smartphones and social media to find acceptance,… Read more »

Researchers pinpoint ‘attention disengagement’ lag as cause for impaired driving when talking on cell phone

From the University of Iowa press release: We all know that talking on a cell phone impedes your driving ability. But new research from the University of Iowa is helping… Read more »

Study examines demographic profile of people who use cellphones while driving

From the University of Alberta press release via EurekAlert!: If you’re still using your mobile phone behind the wheel, University of Alberta sociology researcher Abu Nurullah likely has your number…. Read more »

Study suggests brain can’t cope with making a left-hand turn and talking on hands-free cell phone

From the St. Michael’s Hospital press release via EurekAlert!: Most serious traffic accidents occur when drivers are making a left-hand turn at a busy intersection. When those drivers are also… Read more »