(NC)—As debates continue across the country over the issue of driver distraction and cell phone use while driving, a new survey by RBC Insurance and Ipsos Reid suggests that many Canadians don't approve of using electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.
In fact, nine-in-ten Canadians believe it's wrong to use a cell phone while driving and almost all (96 per cent) believe it is wrong to check email or text messages while they are driving.
“Industry research shows most motor vehicle accidents are caused by driver error,” says Francois Boulanger, president and CEO, RBC General Insurance Company. “If Canadians focus on the road while driving, they may be able to avoid a serious accident that could result in injury or expensive car repairs.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, driver distraction is a factor in 8 out of 10 car crashes in North America each year.
The survey also reports that 95 per cent of Canadians said they have seen other people talking on cell phones while driving, but only 38 per cent admitted to having talked on a cell phone while driving.
In addition, 47 per cent of Canadians said they have seen people checking email or text messages while driving; but only 5 per cent of Canadians admitted to checking email or text messages while driving.
More information is available at rbcinsurance.com or call 1-800-769-2526.
Source: www.newscanada.com
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