NHTSA Seeks Public Comment on Ways to Improve Data Collection
Background Docket number for the new NHTSA report, “Initiatives to Address Improving Traffic Safety Data,” is NHTSA-2004-17339.
Safety Study Shows Use of Headsets w/ Cell Phones Improves Driving Ability
A new study measured drivers’ physical impairment when using cell phones versus headsets and found that reaction time, accuracy, and consistency of speed all improved significantly when the driver used a headset. The test, sponsored by Plantronics, used a driving simulator to compare driving ability under both conditions. Most other studies have focused solely on the mental distraction of using a cell phone while driving.
