100 to zero: driver distractions

Taking your eyes off the road to dial a mobile phone or send a text increases the risk of crashing by 600 to 2,300 per cent [4]. Driver behaviour plays a pivotal role in road safety. Factors such as mobile phone use, impaired judgement from drugs or alcohol, fatigue and over-reliance on in-car technology (including touch screens) – can significantly increase the likelihood of crashes.