Originally Posted by sbhikes
Most people I've spoken to who have a fear of from-behind traffic usually mention cell phones. I'm not certain, but they might have less fear of traffic if they believed people were paying attention. But I tend to think they'd have some other issue if cell phones weren't there.
That's a very astute observation, Diane.
I agree. I think cell phones (and other "modern distractions") have become the icons for traffic phobes.