It’s a harmful follow, and increasingly frequent on the roads: teleworking on the wheel. In accordance with a current research by the Société des Autoroutes du Nord et de l’Est de France, 73% of teleworkers use their telephones whereas driving and 10% of teleworkers generally take part in a videoconference whereas driving.
Movies on computer systems
Mayenne wouldn’t escape the phenomenon. Paradoxically, the motorists we met on the A81 motorway north of Laval swear that they don’t use screens whereas driving. However this has deeply aggravated Philippe for twenty years. “Day by day I see them on their telephones and even on their computer systems, watching movies. Motorists are the primary to complain, however they’re the primary to have accidents. There may be not sufficient legislation enforcement on our roads“vituperates the truck driver.
For his half, Jean-Philippe, a salesman, has no different selection than to work, generally whereas driving, however the consumer considers that he has the required tools for his security. “I exploit the Google purposes, and all the things is finished by voice, there isn’t a want to the touch your cellular phone anymore. It saves time and security“he declares. Exasperated by the inattention of some motorists, Denis didn’t go all the way in which.”I’ve outfitted my car with an on-board digital camera in order that I can have extra safety within the occasion of an accident. It is a digital camera that movies my whole journey. In case of shock, I’ve the recording. My digital camera is put in behind the windshield, on the rearview mirror.”
Particular person accountability
In accordance with the 2021 barometer of “accountable driving” developed by Vinci Autoroutes, 27% of the drivers questioned have already despatched emails or SMS whereas driving. “54% of drivers say that they often make calls whereas driving with a Bluetooth system. In fact, he would not deal with the telephone, however their consideration is simply as absorbed within the dialog. It’s the lack of consideration that’s the important downside when driving. In fact, Bluetooth shouldn’t be prohibited and it’s a bit ambiguous within the scenario. It’s essential to attraction to the accountability of the drivers. If one thing occurs in entrance of you, we do not have the capability to react shortly sufficient. In any case, not as shortly as in case you are 100% targeted in your driving“explains Bernadette Moreau, Managing Director of the Vinci Autoroute Basis.
