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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Neil Lancefield

More than half of young drivers admit to illegal phone use – survey

More than half of young drivers admit to illegal phone use while behind the wheel, a new survey indicates (Evan Dawson/Alamy/PA) -

More than half of young drivers admit to illegal phone use while behind the wheel, a new survey has indicated.

Some 55% of motorists aged under 25 said they have made and received voice calls without hands-free technology while driving, according to the poll commissioned by the RAC.

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