And 12 percent of all motorists surveyed admitted to having texted while driving, despite the fact that nine out of ten considered that it was the second most unacceptable form of road behaviour.
Road safety authorities in Britain have just launched a new radio advertisement which features a driver's voice spelling out a text message followed by the harrowing sound of a car crash.
They are also using an online 'driving challenge' game which demonstrates how using a mobile at the wheel can completely distract the driver. It is being circulated online via social networking communities and entertainment sites.
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