Think twice before you check your phone
本文作者: 21ST
Compared with speeding, running a red light, and drunken driving, the punishment for using a mobile phone while at the wheel seems mild - with 2 points deducted. However, using a mobile phone is among the most dangerous behaviors when handling a vehicle. Research indicates that mobile phones are a major distraction, demanding up to 37 percent of brain activity, which can be fatal when driving at high speeds. Sending or receiving text messages takes a driver’s eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. At a speed of 115 km/h, this is the equivalent of driving over one and half soccer pitches blindfolded. 21st
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