The increasing use of cellular phones has served as a catalyst for growing interest in driver distraction in recent years. While the use of cellular phones poses a significant and increasing risk to roadway safety, studies show that it represents a relatively small proportion of a bigger distraction program. This new book examines current knowledge on driver distraction to help state and local governments formulate effective policies, regulations and laws relating to this challenging issue. Table of Contents: Driver Distraction: A Review of the Current State-of-Knowledge (U.S. Department of Transportation); Overview of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Driver Distraction Program; Traffic Safety Facts: Distracted Driving 2009 (U.S. Department of Transportation); Traffic Safety Facts: Driver Electronic Device Use in 2009 (U.S. Department of Transportation); Driver Strategies for Engaging in Distracting Tasks Using In-Vehicle Technologies (U.S. Department of Transportation); Distracted Driving and Driver, Roadway, and Environmental Factors (U.S. Department of Transportation). (Author/publisher)
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