Addressing the problem of distracted driving and its impacts to road safety : Discussion paper

Discussion Paper Addressing the Problem of Distracted Driving and its Impacts to Road Safety Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles PSSG09‐009  TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents. [...] Reasons for the difference include: the passenger is aware of the driving situation; the passenger can serve an additional look-out for hazards; the passenger can adjust speech, tone and conversation to the driving environment; conversations in the physical absence of the other person tend to contain fewer pauses and longer utterances impacting the level of distraction; and cell phone conversation [...] This discussion paper will explore the causes of driver distraction and will include a review of some of the most noteworthy peer-reviewed and replicated research undertaken in the field of driver distraction. [...] The regulation and importation of new vehicles entering the country is the responsibility of the federal government through Transport Canada and the federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act. [...] The focus of this discussion paper is largely related to the mandate and authority of the Government of British Columbia.