BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR
BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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primarily due to the cisual distraction of glancing at one’s cell phone.
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no greater than the risk for divers chatting with other passengers.
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no greater than the risks for divers listening to a car radio
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equal for those using handheld and those using hands-free phones.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Studies show hands-free technology does not eliminate cognitive distraction and may not be sufficient in reducing distracted driving accidents. When distracted driving related to devices is discussed, it’s often with an eye on handheld smartphone use-drivers who have accidents while texting or holding their phones.
Detailed explanation-2: -Using your mobile device hands-free You can use hands-free mobile devices while driving your car as long as you do not hold them at any time during usage. The device must not block your view of the road and traffic ahead.
Detailed explanation-3: -The new law allows a driver to use their cell phone to make calls, text, listen to music or podcasts and get directions, but only by voice commands or single-touch activation without holding the phone. Remember, hands-free is not necessarily distraction-free.
Detailed explanation-4: -The National Safety Council’s research has shown that hands-free devices are dangerous because they are distracting. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car crashes in the United States, and goes beyond texting.