Mobile Devices More of a Distraction to Motorists than a Screaming Child

  According to a new study a ringing phone can divert drivers’ attention for more than seven seconds: even if unanswered. The study commissioned by UK Car Insurance company Esure reveals that motorists take 23 per cent longer to respond to an unexpected occurrence on the road when trying to send a text message while driving – which equates to the vehicle moving 8.5metres ‘blind’ while driving at 112km/h.  This...