Mobile phones are an integral part of life for most adult Australians. Travelling safely between destinations is an integral right of all Australians. Unfortunately, the two can be a deadly combination.
It’s something many of us do every day, yet driving is a complex and challenging activity - both physically and mentally. Constantly changing road conditions, combined with the unpredictability of other drivers, requires an individual's full attention in order to navigate a safe and responsible journey.
Despite this, most people admit to having had talked on their mobile phone while driving, and many continue to do so.
Statistics indicate that you are four times more likely to have a crash if talking on your mobile phone while driving, and that driver response times are significantly impacted due to a lack of concentration.
Victoria was the first Australian state to ban the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving (in 1988). Since then, mobile phone ownership has increased exponentially, and the functionality of phones has become more complex and engaging.
From 9 November 2009, rules relating to talking on your mobile phone while driving will be changed to reflect the current traffic conditions. This will help road users get to where they're going as safely and efficiently as possible.
As part of communicating these changes and alerting drivers to the dangers of driving whilst talking on a mobile phone, VicRoads has developed CityGT - a free iPhone App designed to deliver the safety message in an interactive and innovative fashion.
It’s something many of us do every day, yet driving is a complex and challenging activity - both physically and mentally. Constantly changing road conditions, combined with the unpredictability of other drivers, requires an individual's full attention in order to navigate a safe and responsible journey.
Despite this, most people admit to having had talked on their mobile phone while driving, and many continue to do so.
Statistics indicate that you are four times more likely to have a crash if talking on your mobile phone while driving, and that driver response times are significantly impacted due to a lack of concentration.
Victoria was the first Australian state to ban the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving (in 1988). Since then, mobile phone ownership has increased exponentially, and the functionality of phones has become more complex and engaging.
From 9 November 2009, rules relating to talking on your mobile phone while driving will be changed to reflect the current traffic conditions. This will help road users get to where they're going as safely and efficiently as possible.
As part of communicating these changes and alerting drivers to the dangers of driving whilst talking on a mobile phone, VicRoads has developed CityGT - a free iPhone App designed to deliver the safety message in an interactive and innovative fashion.
