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Despite the fact that all provinces have regulations to deal with the problem, many Canadians are still using hand-held cell phones while driving, rather than relying on vehicle hands-free devices. This is one of the findings from an Angus Reid Public Opinion poll, released today.
Indeed, the survey of a representative sample of 1,001 Canadians, reveals that 90% of the respondents say they saw a driver talking on a hand-held cell phone while at the wheel. And more of those who took part in the poll want stricter regulations when it comes to cell phones and driving - a whopping 89%, which is a six point increase when compared to 2010 survey results.
For bad habits overall (cutting lanes, running red lights, not signalling turns, etc.) Albertans and British-Columbian drivers topped the negative categories, whereas drivers from the Maritimes got the best marks.
Indeed, the survey of a representative sample of 1,001 Canadians, reveals that 90% of the respondents say they saw a driver talking on a hand-held cell phone while at the wheel. And more of those who took part in the poll want stricter regulations when it comes to cell phones and driving - a whopping 89%, which is a six point increase when compared to 2010 survey results.
For bad habits overall (cutting lanes, running red lights, not signalling turns, etc.) Albertans and British-Columbian drivers topped the negative categories, whereas drivers from the Maritimes got the best marks.