Distracted Driving on the Rise in Australia
A recent survey reveals a disturbing trend of Australians using their mobile phones while driving, with a steady increase in confidence over the past five years.
From 12% in 2020 to 22% in the latest survey, the number of respondents who feel confident driving while using their mobile phones has grown significantly.
- 45% of respondents admitted to using their phone while driving in the past two weeks.
- 23% used their phone for navigation apps.
- 8% checked their phone while stopped at traffic lights.
- 6% changed songs on a playlist.
- 3% read or replied to a text message.
The main reasons for using their phone while driving were:
- feeling safe and capable (44%).
- habit (17%).
- emergency (15%).
Australians are becoming increasingly confident to drive while using their mobile phones.
Author's summary: Australians' confidence in driving while using mobile phones is increasing.
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