We all know that texting while driving is dangerous. Looking down at your cell phone for even a nanosecond can lead to an accident. However, it is not just cell phones that are causing distractions in the car. There are maps, snacks, and countless other objects and activities that can keep a driver's eyes off the road, including heated debates with other passengers.

Arguing while behind the wheel is not an obvious choice in the common list of road distractions. Even so, this hazard is not something to be overlooked. When Halford's recently did a study on arguments while driving, the U.K.-based automotive group discovered that they happen frequently when the driver refuses to ask for directions. Eighty-five percent of women admitted to fueling that fire, as did 65 percent of men.

Another finding was that arguments in the car otherwise often stemmed from actions within the vehicle, including children getting antsy or poor navigational skills. Some arguments, however, were found to represent a continuation from issues at home.

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