Driving while distracted by smartphones is an unsafe behavior and constitutes a serious
worldwide road safety issue. In line with the risk homeostasis theory, during high-speed …

Introduction This study examines the relationship between two variables–mindfulness and
income–with regards to their relationship to the use of smartphones by young drivers, which …

Smartphone usage while driving, a prominent type of driver distraction, has become a major
concern in the area of road safety. Answers to an internet survey by 757 Israeli drivers who …

Introduction: Young drivers are the most vulnerable road users and most likely to use a
smartphone illegally while driving. Although when compared with drink-driving, attitudes to …

The issue of distracted driving by the smartphone is of primary importance for road safety.
This study discusses the results of a simulated driving experiment that explores the effects of …

Distracted driving is an important risk factor for traffic accidents. In particular, smartphone
use while driving has become the leading cause of distraction in recent years, with the …

Distracted driving increases the crash frequencies on the road and subsequently leads to
fatalities involved with crashes. As technology has evolved, drivers are continuously …

Mobile phone use while driving is a major concern for traffic safety. Various studies indicate
negative effects of distracted driving and recent Naturalistic Driving studies report substantial …

This paper investigates the effect that texting with WhatsApp, one of the most common
applications for instant messaging, exerts on driving performance. Because distracted …

This study examines whether cell phone use stands apart from a general pattern of risky
driving practices associated with crashes and impulsivity-related personality traits in young …