Development of Methodology for Defining a Pattern of Drivers Mobile Phone Usage While Driving

Mobile phone usage during driving causes driver distraction, which negatively affects road traffic safety and is becoming an increasingly common cause of accidents. This paper proposes a new methodology, based on anonymized datasets from telecommunication networks analytical possibilities data science, has as its goal to identify pattern the mobile (in particular voice calls applications) by drivers while driving. Based this finding, methodology used segments infrastructure more intense. Applying enables stakeholders in system propose targeted measures (educational, legal, or engineering) precisely sections where it most vital do so order reduce enhance safety. The proposed was implemented demonstrated two pilot state roads Republic Croatia. Research results point fact that percentage who use for app exceptionally high (10.68% 33.90%) presents serious threat