Bedford D, O'Farrell A, Downey J, McKeown N, Howell F
Department of Public Health, Health Service Executive North East Area, Railway St, Navan Co Meath.
Ir Med J. 2005 Nov-Dec;98(10):248.
The use of mobile phones by drivers has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of motor vehicle crashes. The aim of this study was to identify the use of hand held mobiles phones by drivers in Ireland. Their use was investigated by a direct observation survey of drivers. The study showed that 3.6% of drivers were using hand held mobile phones while driving. This rate is high compared to other studies. Van drivers were three times more likely than other drivers to use a mobile phone whilst driving. Legislation needs to be introduced to ban their use and thereby reduce the risk of crashes.
研究表明，司机使用手机会增加机动车碰撞事故的风险。本研究的目的是确定爱尔兰司机使用手持手机的情况。通过对司机的直接观察调查来研究他们的使用情况。研究表明，3.6%的司机在开车时使用手持手机。与其他研究相比，这一比例很高。货车司机在开车时使用手机的可能性是其他司机的三倍。需要出台立法来禁止使用手机，从而降低碰撞事故的风险。
