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A study released in April, 2003 found that almost 25% of all crashes are caused by distracted driving. The study was performed by researchers at University of North Carolina
Highway Safety Research Center and funded by the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety. To get a handle on what drivers were doing when they were behind the wheel, they installed video cameras in the cars.
Instead of focusing on the road 100% of the time, this is what they saw drivers doing:.
* 97.1% were reaching for something or leaning away from the steering wheel
* 91.4% were adjusting the radio or radio controls.
* 71.4% were eating and/or drinking
* 77.1% were carrying on conversations
* 45.7% were grooming
* 44.4% were paying attention to a passenger
* 40% were reading or writing
* 30% were using a cell phone
At S2W, we recommend keeping your eyes on the road, and hands on the wheel. If you are driving and have a passenger, ask them to adjust the radio, or get out the change for the toll booth. If you don't have someone with you to help with these sorts of things, change the CD/radio station when you're at a full stop. Plan ahead so you don't have to scrounge through your purse or the ash tray for change.
We also suggest eating/drinking while the car is STOPPED, and please -- no grooming while behind the wheel. If nothing else, there's a stereotype we don't need to perpetuate.
Be SAFE!
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