PHOTO: Young drivers are over-represented in road crashes.
An overwhelming number of drivers have admitted to using their smart phone while driving – for reasons other than making calls.
Recent survey data shows 60% of Australians use their phones while behind the wheel to stream or play music , compared with just 11% who admitted to texting.
“Streaming music is a distraction that’s just as dangerous as texting and often requires looking at your screen and scrolling to find the playlist or song you are looking for,” said Peta Yujnovich, Head of Work and Roads Claims for Slater and Gordon, the legal firm who released the results…