By Leftlane Staff
Thursday, Jun 15th, 2006 @ 10:41 am

The Canadian Automobile Association is calling for a ban on handheld electronics for young drivers. The association wants drivers in graduated licensing programs (GDLs) to master their driving abilities before being allowed to use cell phones and iPods while driving. “This restriction is not an effort to ‘punish’ novice drivers — rather, this is a measure to help them master their driving skills, while reducing distractions,” Flewelling told reporters. “Novice drivers are subject to many restrictions as they learn to drive, such as not driving on four-lane highways and not driving during certain hours. By also restricting the use of electronic devices, such as cellphones, MP3 players and wireless hand-held devices, they can truly focus on the driving task.”

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