The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for a
nationwide ban on the use of electronic devices while driving.
The NTSB says with the increase in portable electronic devices,
including cell phones, messaging, navigation systems and entertainment devices,
they are seeing a disturbing growth in accidents due to distracted driving,
often with deadly consequences.
They cite a study done by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
which found 70 percent of drivers reported talking on a cell phone while
driving in a 30-day time frame Another 25 percent admitted to texting or email
while behind the wheel, and another 35 percent admitted to reading text or
emails while driving..
Along with vehicles, they want electronic device usage to be
banned for those operating planes, trains, ships, pipelines and vehicles.
