California OTS observational study finds driver cell phone use up despite dangers

Green Car Congress
By mmillikinJun 22, 2016, 4:01 pm222 pts
Despite the well-known dangers of distracted driving, the number of California drivers who use mobile devices while they drive is on the rise. In a study conducted by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in April 2016, at least 12.8% of California drivers were observed using a mobile device during the…

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