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Distracted driving a leading cause of increasing road accidents in South Australia

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Latest data shows distracted driving is the leading cause of increasing road accidents in South Australia.


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By Norma Hennessy

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Latest data shows distracted driving is the leading cause of increasing road accidents in South Australia.


The study reveals mobile phone use as the main reason causing distraction to drivers. This may also be caused by fatigue, divided attention while changing the radio channel, or chatting while driving.

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