Changing a Compact Disk (CD) carries the greatest risk of driver distraction and significantly increases the risk of a vehicle crash
Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) have suggested that CD playing/changing operation seems to carry most risk of driver distraction and risk of a vehicle crash. However listening to the radio and changing stations can also be a distraction.
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||What You Can Do?
- Simply listening to radio broadcasts while driving can significantly increase driver distraction and attention (Jancke et al, 1994).
- When driving it is important to remember that as a driver your primary responsibility is to maintain and operate your vehicle.
- Be aware that entertainment activities that are carries out more frequently and for longer periods of time can result in a higher risk of driver distraction and a vehicle crash. These activities include CD or radio changing.
- If you are listening to a radio talk show or song that is very emotional, be aware of your own abilities and pull over to a safe location if needed.
- Tuning a radio station while driving significantly increases driver distraction, especially among newer drivers (Monash University, Accident Research Centre, November 2003).
- Operating a Compact Disk (CD) while driving is more distracting than dialing a mobile phone or eating (Monash University, Accident Research Centre, November 2003).
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