Four times more likely to crash
Mobile phone use impacts our cognitive functions for 5 minutes AFTER we've finished using it.And you're four times more likely to crash when using a mobile/hands-free phone.That's just one of the startling facts offered by Prof. Gemma Briggs. Gemma was also keen to stress that using you mobile hands-free is just as dangerous as using your actual mobile. And if you're reading that thinking 'That doesn't apply to me' you probably have self-enhancement bias. And if you're confused or angry at that comment, you really should check out the episode as we cover it in detail.