U.S. Drivers Report Higher Rates of Mobile Device Use Than Many European Counterparts

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study revealed that talking on a cell phone while driving is more common among drivers in the United States than in several European nations. The study also found that approximately one in three U.S. drivers reported reading or sending text or email messages while operating a vehicle.

The CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published the findings, which examined self-reported distracted driving behaviors. Researchers focused on cell phone use and reading or sending text/email messages among drivers aged 18-64. The study encompassed the United States and seven European countries: Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom.