Overview
We thank the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for sharing this status report on cell phone use while driving. This study builds on the 2014 research, when 14,000 drivers were observed at stop lights and while driving. This updated study includes results from 12,000 driver observations, documenting the same 12 cell phone behaviors previously recorded. The study reflects upon the shifts in behavior and comments on the use of phone app ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ phone blocker.