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Yes, it is difficult to maintain adequate attention while using the phone.
Yes. A conversation can divert attention even when the system meets the legal hands-free conditions. It can impair recognition of traffic signs and delay reactions. DGT cites studies about missed signs; this is not a universal 40% reduction in all attention after exactly a minute and a half. Avoid calls while moving; if you need to communicate, first stop in a permitted, safe place.
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Yes, it makes it easier to maintain attention while driving.
Yes, it is difficult to maintain adequate attention while using the phone.
No, using a mobile phone does not affect the ability to concentrate at all.
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