Study Finds Drivers Use Their Phones More As Speeds Climb, Not Less

Two Dangerous Habits CollideA recent study published by the IIHS has revealed a troubling trend on American roads. The study, based on real-world telematics data received from insurance providers’ safe driving apps, has shown that speeding drivers are more likely to be using their cell phones, and that cell phone usage actually increases as speeds go up. These findings challenge the assumption that drivers tend to use their phones at lower speeds or in slow-moving traffic, demonstrating instead that the opposite behaviour was more common, especially on highways. 

Real-World DataRather than rely on volunteer groups and roadside observations for data, the IIHS study analysed information gathered by …