TAC survey finds high rate of phone-checking

TAC survey finds high rate of phone-checking

Source: Supplied

Research commissioned by the TAC shows the degree of the challenge of changing their bad habits.

In an online survey of 505 drivers between the ages of 18 and 30, more than half said they would check their phone immediately if they got a text, even while driving.

And 49 per cent of respondents admitted to using their phone while driving — nearly twice as many that admitted to using their phone on a date.

 

More details on the ABC website.


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