Psychology Express: Forced distraction (don't use mobile phones while driving) - Psychology

Cell phones may be convenient, but in some places they can cause a lot of harm - and that's behind the wheel. Psychological research shows that when drivers use cell phones, regardless of whether their hands are on the steering wheel or not, their attention to road conditions decreases, and their driving skills deteriorate, sometimes even worse than when driving under the influence of alcohol. The complexity of the conversation is the main culprit for distracting attention - whether the driver is talking to a passenger or taking a phone call by themselves. The "distraction" within one's own mind is just as "destructive" as distractions caused by the environment. -psytopic.com