The Boston Globe reports that 19 percent of drivers admit to carrying out internet-related activities whilst driving.
…including:
- Finding/reading driving directions
- Reading e-mail
- Composing/sending e-mail (texting)
- Reading/scanning sites such as Facebook and Twitter
- Looking up specific information
Many said they engage in these activities when stopped in traffic or at red lights as well as when driving alone or on long trips on interstates.
The article says that 40 percent of Americans own a smartphone – so that means they must have around 25 million people surfing as they drive!
Don’t think it is only an American problem. It is already acknowledged that people use Facebook and Twitter whilst driving here in the UK. I’ve reported on more than one occasion previously about seeing people texting whilst driving. I’ve pointed out at least three times to pupils this week alone – it really is a growing menace.
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