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Driving Distractions

Overhearing cell phone chats reduces cognitive performance, study finds

The status of state legislation related to cell phone use

The following chart depicts the current status of state laws

Cell phone safety tips to follow if you use a cell phone while driving

Chart of cell phone and text messaging state laws

The main factor in most motor vehicle collisions is driver inattentiveness

Lists those countries that have banned the use of a cell phone when driving unless used with some form of hands-free ki

Safety tips for safe use of cellular phones when driving

Charts of cell phone and text messaging laws

Text of the regulation prohibiting texting by drivers of CMVs

Banned unless used with some form of hands-free kit

A discussion of whether there are adverse impacts from roadside digital billboards

A series of articles on the topic

From the US Department of Transportation

Research on distracted driving reveals some surprising facts

US DOT National Distracted Driving Strategy - statistics, tools, and more

Text of the executive order

The Effects of Wireless Phone Interface Type On Phone Task Performance and Driver Preference

Comprehensive review of relevant published research studies on safety & vehicle cellular phone use

Texting while driving dramatically increases the risk of a motor vehicle injury or fatality

New York State's Law Regarding Using Cell Phones While Driving

OSHA materials related to distracted driving

OSHA is partnering with the Department of Transportation to combat distracted driving

Proposes to restrict the use of hand-held mobile telephones, including hand-held cell phones

A series of US Federal Highway Administration documents on the subject

Billboards called source of distraction

A fill in the blank sample safety policy

A sampleTexting and Talking on Hand-Held Cell Phones While Driving Policy

Example human resource policy

Cell Phone Policy Kit for Employers

For employers to use to ban texting and talking on cell phones while driving

A sample policy to prohibit use of cell phones while driving

The following chart outlines all state-level cell phone and text messaging laws

Bans on hand-held devices or texting - summaries of state laws

Texting for a mere six seconds while motoring at 55 miles per hour will travel the entire length of a football field

Results of a study

Statistical data and reports from the US Department of Transportation

Campaign for responsible use of wireless phones while driving

Youth have increased risk of danger due to increased exposure to the hazard