A recent study by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in United Kingdom proves just why they might be wrong (Vallese). Researchers thoroughly examined how subjects adjusted their driving to road conditions when using both hand-held and hands-free mobile phones. As expected, drivers talking on the phone did not perform as well as those who weren't distracted by phone calls. However, the drop in performance did not seem to be affected by the use of hand-held in comparison with hands-free phones. On the contrary, even after hanging up the phone, the driver's performances did not return to normal for several minutes. The study shows that distractions correspond to the degree to which a driver becomes involved in the conversation, and not the phone itself. Hence, there is no difference between using a hand-held or hands-free phone "they are both just as distracting. Instead, the nature and length of the conversation are much critical factors that divert the attention of the driver. As the talk gets personal and continues for exceeding periods of time, chances of being sidetracked are highest. .
The accidents that struck select cities in the nation weren't the only reason behind the new law. For years, there had been a growing fear about the distractions associated with cell phones. For instance, The New England Journal of Medicine recently reported that motorists who use cell phones are four times more likely to crash (Kansas State University). The statistic seems logically true that a cell phone has a higher chance of causing an accident, as does any other distraction. But, responsible users can reduce this rate by being attentive, and keeping a watchful eye on the road. According to recent evidence, cell phones aren't the biggest distraction while driving. The University of North Carolina Highway Research Center conducted a study to examine the causes of driver distraction using approximately 32,000 vehicles between 1995 and 1999 (Drivers.
