A NEW SURVEY carried out by Ipsos Mori for Aviva has found that Irish drivers are among the worst in Europe when it comes to using their phones while driving.

Over a quarter of the Irish drivers polled admitted to sending texts while driving, and 15% said that they check or post to social media when behind the wheel.

A massive 45% of Irish drivers meanwhile said that take calls while driving without using a hands-free kit.

But do these figures apply to you?

We’re asking: Do you check or use your phone while driving?

Poll Results:

Absolutely not, never (3599)

Yes (2702)

Only very occasionally (2123)

Yes, but only when stopped in traffic (1945)

Yes
Yes, but only when stopped in traffic
Only very occasionally
Absolutely not, never

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Poll: Do you check or use your phone while driving?

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