The role of beliefs in the use of hands-free and handheld mobile phones while driving

Differences in beliefs (particularly behavioural and control beliefs) were found between daily and less frequent users of handheld mobile phones, meaning that they may underlie the decision to engage in this risky behaviour. Likewise, several specific beliefs differed between daily and less frequent users of handheld and hands-free mobile phones (using their time effectively). These results may provide useful information for developing countermeasures aimed at curbing mobile phone use while driving.