Why can using a mobile phone while driving be a cause of accidents?

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Using a mobile phone is one of the main causes of driver distraction. The correct answer refers to manual distraction: when holding or manipulating the phone, one or both hands stop controlling the steering wheel and gear stick, making it impossible to maneuver safely in case of an unforeseen event. Regarding the other options: Using a mobile phone increases reaction time (it takes longer to react), it does not reduce it. It does not help maintain speed; on the contrary, distraction usually causes fluctuations in speed and deviations from the driving path.

Why can using a mobile phone while driving be a cause of accidents?

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