Question

What did a study by Strayer and Johnston (2001) regarding the effects of attention on driving conclude?
A.
Attention is not affected as long as one is using a hands-free phone.
B.
Driving and talking with friends in the car increases the chance of an accident.
C.
Driving and listening to the radio increases the chance of missing traffic signals.
D.
Driving and talking on any type of cell phone increases the chance of missing traffic signal

Answer 1

D.

Strayer & Johnston (2001) showed that talking on a cell phone—whether handheld or hands-free—impairs drivers' attention and increases missed traffic signals and slowed reaction times. Hands-free did not eliminate the distraction.