CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA

This study explored several dimensions of the growing trend of talking on the cell phone while driving. It did so by (1) reviewing the recent research - epidemiological studies; case analyses of cell phone related crashes; and driver performance studies; (2) reporting on recent legislative activity regarding the use of cell phones while driving; (3) analyzing data from an observational study of "who, what, when and how many" of cell phone use while driving in North Carolina; (4) pilot testing the use of a supplemental data form by the N.C. Highway Patrol to report additional information on crashes where the use of a cell phone by the driver was indicated by the investigating officer.

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  • Corporate Authors:

    University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    Highway Safety Research Center
    Chapel Hill, NC  United States  27599
  • Authors:
    • Reinfurt, D W
    • Huang, H F
    • Feaganes, J R
    • Hunter, W W
  • Publication Date: 2001-11

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Features: Figures; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: 31 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00922757
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Apr 15 2002 12:00AM