ABSTRACT
Introduction
Research has found that driver distraction is a contributing factor in at least 25 per cent of motor vehicle crashes (McEvoy et al., 2007; Stutts et al., 2001; Wang et al., 1996). This, however, could increase in line with the increased use of portable technologies, such as in-vehicle navigation systems and smart phones. Therefore, it is vital that researchers and road safety authorities have a clear understanding of the types of distractions drivers currently engage in, their prevalence and the types of drivers who are more likely to become distracted.
