The Dangers of Distraction: Understanding the Risks of Speeding and Smartphone Use Speeding is a well documented risk on our roads, but when combined with smartphone use, the danger becomes exponentially worse.
Research suggests that drivers who are distracted by their phones are more likely to speed, and vice versa.
The Psychology of Distraction: How Speeding Affects Decision Making When a driver speeds, they're often in a state of heightened arousal, which impairs their judgment and reaction times.