Tag : mobile phone while driving

One in 20 drivers say they’ve had a near miss during a hands-free call

11 months ago / 0 comments

One in 20 (5%) drivers have reported nearly having an accident during a hands-free call behind the wheel.

Comment: Hands-free and hand-held phone debate misses the point

6 years ago / 0 comments

Following today’s publication of the Transport Select Committee’s report urging a clampdown mobile phone usage, Shaun Helman, TRL’s chief scientist – who provided evidence for the report … Read More »

Reduction in drivers caught using mobile phones after tougher penalties introduced

7 years ago / 0 comments

11% fewer drivers were caught while using a mobile phone, after new tougher penalties were introduced according to an FOI request by the RAC to police … Read More »