Mobiles 'more dangerous than drink at the wheel'

Research suggests drivers who talk on their mobile phone at the wheel are more dangerous than those who are over the drink-drive limit.

Mobiles 'more dangerous than drink at the wheel'

Research suggests drivers who talk on their mobile phone at the wheel are more dangerous than those who are over the drink-drive limit.

The study, by scientists at the Transport Research Laboratory, also found hands-free sets were almost as bad as a motorist having the phone to their ear while going along.

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