Children and phones are main distractions facing drivers

Children and mobile phones are the biggest distractions to a driver, and the latter can be as deadly as driving while drunk, according to a study conducted by the Road Safety Authority.

The report was presented at the RSA’s Annual International Road Safety Conference, which took place at Dublin Castle yesterday.

It highlighted how busy, modern lifestyles are cited as a reason for using a mobile phone while driving, and, in particular, how drivers feel that external pressures leave them with no option but to use their phone when driving.