Traffic and Telephones: A Literature Review of Studies on Mobile Phone Use and Driving

Recent studies on mobile phone use while driving are reviewed in the present project. In particular, the following research areas are considered: (a) extent of mobile phone use among drivers; (b) effect of mobile phone use on driving behavior and attention; (c) mobile phone use and accident risk; (d) mobile phone use versus other types of distraction; and (e) effect of different types of mobile phones. The literature review suggests that more research is needed on accident risk and mobile phone use, particularly related to different types of mobile phones. Importantly, this will contribute to the ongoing discussion regarding the distraction mechanisms at work when taking in mobile phones while driving.

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  Norwegian Institute of Transport Economics

  Gransesvingen 7, P.O. Box 6110, Etterstad
  Oslo,   Norway  N-0602
• Authors:
  • Backer-Grondahl, A
• Publication Date: 2008

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: 32p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cellular telephones; Crash risk forecasting; High risk drivers; Mobile communication systems; Telecommunications; Traffic safety; Travel behavior
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01120416
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9788248008477
• Report/Paper Numbers: TOI 939-2008
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 30 2009 7:38AM