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Cell phone conversing while driving in New Zealand: Prevalence, risk perception and legislation
Ist Teil von
Accident analysis and prevention, 2011-05, Vol.43 (3), p.862-869
Ort / Verlag
England: Elsevier Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr
2011
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MEDLINE
Beschreibungen/Notizen
▶ A New Zealand based nationwide online survey investigated drivers risk perception and engagement in cell phone conversation while driving. ▶ Attitudes towards legislation banning cell phone use while driving was also examined. ▶ Talking on a cell phone while driving was found to be common practice. ▶ Driver's mostly supported a ban on hand-held cell phone use, but not hands-free calling. ▶ Drivers were not fully aware of the risks associated with talking on a cell phone while driving.
This study investigated (i) the prevalence of conversing on a cell phone while driving in New Zealand, (ii) respondents’ perception of risk regarding this behaviour and (iii) attitudes towards legislation banning cell phone use while driving. In addition, the study examined the association between the prevalence of conversing on a cell phone and risk perception. Anonymous, self-reported, survey data was collected via the internet from 1057 drivers nationwide regarding the frequency of conversing on a cell phone, including hands-free and hand-held conversing, risk perception, views on legislation, and demographic information. A positive relationship was found between the frequency of conversing on a cell phone and risk perception; that is, as the frequency of conversing on a cell phone increased, the perceived risk of this behaviour decreased.