While studies abound on mobile phone use with drivers, noevidence currently exists that proves iPods, MP3 players, or otherportable gadgets are dangerous to motorists. Yet that isn'tstopping the Canadian Automobile Association from asking allprovincial governments to restrict younger drivers from usingthem.

According to a recent release from the CAA, driving distractionscause eight out of every 10 auto accidents. The organization saidthat graduated driver licensing and restricting the use ofelectronic devices will allow novice drivers to be more cautiousand better focused on their driving. And it's not just portablemusic; CAA wants to restrict the use of all electronic devices --including cell phones and wireless hand-held devices.

Scottish newspaper The Scottsman reported in 2005 that policehave prosecuted in cases where they believed an accident was causedby listening to a music player, and the UK's Macworld web site alsowarned that insurers may refuse to make payments on claims in whichdrivers have been distracted in similar fashion.