CAA is warning you that cellphones and texting aren't the only dangerous distactions to drivers. Gary Howard of CAA tells CHSJ News anything that takes your attention of the road dramatically increases your chances of having an accident, including audio books and even your onboard GPS.
A University of Utah study found drivers had slower reaction times, compromised brain function, and less awareness of cues like stop signs when they were distracted by a GPS system or listening to an audio book.
Howard points out phones conversations are more distracting that those you might have with passengers in the vehicle, because the person on the other end of the line can't see whether you're doing a tricky lane change or coping with difficult road conditions, and don't adjust their conversation accordingly as would a passenger.
