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Abstract
Because the use of handheld mobile phones while driving is considered dangerous behavior, mounted mobile phones have emerged as an alternative. This study compared use of mounted with handheld mobile phones while driving and investigated the impact of mounted mobile phones on driving behavior. The behavior of receiving and making calls, and reading/sending text messages using mobile phones mounted on windshields, dashboards, vents, and cupholders while driving was observed. It was found that mounted mobile phones have less distraction potential than handheld mobile phones; however, they can distract the driver to the same degree, depending on the mounting position. In conclusion, a key factor that determines the potential distraction level of a mounted mobile phone while driving is the mounting position. The hands-free law should consider the mounting position of the mobile phone, rather than focus exclusively on manual interaction.
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Jaemoon Sim
Jaemoon Sim is a researcher at the Interaction Design Laboratory. He received his master’s degree in industrial engineering from Yonsei University (Republic of Korea, 2021).
Yong Gu Ji
Yong Gu Ji is a professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Yonsei University, Korea, where he directs the Interaction Design Laboratory. He received his PhD in industrial engineering from Purdue University. His research interests include usability/user experience, and HCI issues in smart devices and self-driving vehicles.