SMS messages are more dangerous for drivers than alcohol and drugs

Driver to write the text messages, while driving on the road creating more dangerous situations than drivers who are alcohol or drug intoxication by British scientists. Performed experts from research laboratory accidents, a study and found that the reaction of the driver, the busy writing are text messages, slows by 35%, while the attention of the drunk drivers getting worse by only 12%, and under the influence of marijuana - by 21%. Moreover, distracted drivers through calls and messages, often miss a turn, wag on the road and keep your distance -. This figure is almost three times higher than for drivers who use marijuana Every driver knows that alcohol and drugs are not allowed behind the wheel, and the person does not neglect these rules. Now the main task is the drivers who talk on the phone or write sms like to convey, it is an extremely dangerous activity while driving motor vehicles, the scientists said.