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  • Public Health
  • Psychology
  • Transportation Safety

Background:

  • Distracted driving is a significant public health issue.
  • Predictors of distracted driving are not fully understood.
  • Perceived phone attachment is an understudied risk factor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between phone attachment and distracted driving behaviors in young drivers.
  • To determine if phone attachment predicts cell phone use while driving.

Main Methods:

  • A nationally representative sample of 1,006 young drivers (17-28 years) completed a survey.
  • Assessed driving behaviors, phone use, risk perception, and phone attachment using validated scales.

Main Results:

  • Phone attachment significantly predicted the frequency of cell phone use during driving.
  • Attachment predicted specific distracted driving behaviors, including social media use while driving.
  • This association remained significant even after accounting for risk perception and overall phone use.

Conclusions:

  • Perceived phone attachment is an important, overlooked risk factor for distracted driving.
  • Findings can inform prevention and intervention strategies targeting young drivers.
  • Addressing phone attachment may help reduce health-risking driving behaviors.