Use of mobile phones by vehicle drivers
Use of mobile phones by vehicle drivers

Summary/Abstract: The issue of mobile phone use by drivers emerged in the 1980s and remains a significant concern in the context of road safety. The contemporary development of technology has made mobile phones an inseparable part of daily life, creating new challenges regarding their use while driving. The hypothesis adopted in this study assumes that using a mobile phone while driving significantly increases the risk of road accidents, primarily by distracting the driver. The research methods used in the analysis included conducting a survey among drivers to determine the frequency and circumstances of mobile phone use while driving. The study also identified psychological and behavioral factors influencing this risky behavior. The survey results showed that over 30% of respondents admit to using their phones while driving, which leads to distraction from the road, reduced caution, and more frequent driving errors. The scientific contribution of this study lies in providing updated data on the scale of the problem and emphasizing the importance of the psychological and habitual aspects of mobile phone use by drivers, which have been marginally analyzed in the literature so far. The innovation of this work is reflected in highlighting the need to develop new prevention strategies and technologies that effectively limit mobile phone use while driving, which could significantly contribute to improving road safety.

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