Apparently 57% of drivers feel safe using their mobiles whilst driving, although feeling safe and being safe are very different things as 6% of fatal crashes can directly cite the use of a mobile whilst driving as the clause.
Drivers are clearly unaware of just how distracting using a mobile can be.
LicenceCheck's recent article shows some shocking statistic and details of a proposal to increase point and fines for drivers caught using a mobile whilst behind the wheel.