Driver distractions major cause of road accidents

WASHINGTON - Human behavior is partially responsible for more than 90 percent of vehicle crashes, according to a new study.

Such behavior includes drivers' use of hand-held electronic devices such as cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, DVD players and navigational guides.

The study, "Preventing Crashes: Driver Safety through Human Factors Science," recommends new laws banning the use of hand-held electronic devices, particularly for newly licensed teen drivers.