New research has found more than a third of Australian drivers admit to being involved in an accident or near-miss due to distracted driving.

Australian Road Safety Foundation CEO and founder Russell White spoke to 6PR Radio Perth Live fill-in presenter Russell Collett and said the research was a “cause for concern”.

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