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One in seven young drivers think it is acceptable to read and send text messages when cars are stopped or idling at the side of the road, according to research from the AA.
According to a survey of 28,265 drivers, 55% believe it is acceptable to read, write or send a text, increasing to 71% of 18-24 year olds and 73% of those aged between 25 and 34.
Just over 30% (31%) said it is acceptable to read or send a text message when stationary in traffic, increasing to almost half (48%) of 18-24 year olds and 38% of Londoners.
A quarter of over-65s felt they could read or send a text while stationary in queuing traffic.
Meanwhile, four out of 10 said it was acceptable to send a text while stationary and with the engine running, while this increases to 63% of 25-34 olds.
"New drivers should not undermine the time and effort they have put into learning to drive by committing a needless offence which carries three penalty points, especially when they are allowed only 6 points before a ban," said Mark Peacock, head of the AA Driving School. "The only time it is acceptable to read or send a text message on a mobile device is when you are parked safely with the engine switched off."
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