Sport while driving

A new report says that sports fans are endangering their lives and those of others by listening to key matches whilst driving. The study by the UK's Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) found that listening to sport radio can slow driver reaction times by 20%, equivalent to being just over the limit for alcohol levels in the average adult.
February 22, 2012 Read time: 1 min
RSSA new report says that sports fans are endangering their lives and those of others by listening to key matches whilst driving. The study by the UK's Transport Research Laboratory (777 TRL) found that listening to sport radio can slow driver reaction times by 20%, equivalent to being just over the limit for alcohol levels in the average adult. Drivers are advised not to listen to sports games on the radio while at the wheel or to allow non sports fans to drive while listening to crucial matches.

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