(Video first published December 12, 2019)Thirty-two per cent of Kiwis said they would text and drive, new research has revealed. The findings come from a Vodafone study, which is working with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, 2degrees and Spark as well as the NZ Police and Auckland Transport to tackle the problem of distracted driving. “We know that it’s safest not to use a phone at all while driving," said Waka Kotahi Senior Manager for Road Safety, Fabian Marsh. According to a Waka Kotahi spokesperson, the research will be completed by an external agency. “We’re looking forward to seeing the results of the research and working with Waka Kotahi, NZ Police, Auckland Transport and our industry peers to keep Kiwis safe on the roads.”

Source: Stuff June 29, 2020 22:07 UTC