We've all seen someone driving down the road distracted by their cell phone, food, or a GPS device. However, a recent survey of U.S. drivers reveals even more outlandish behavior happening behind the wheel.
In an effort to discourage distracted driving in conjunction with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, Harris Poll, on behalf of Erie Insurance, conducted an online survey in February of 1,915 U.S. drivers aged 18 and older asking what they do behind the wheel.
Besides the obvious phone distractions of texting and talking, people admitted to other distractions, including:
- taking selfies
- daydreaming
- applying makeup
- styling hair
- reading
- changing clothes
- singing and dancing
- romantic encounter/PDA
- brushing/flossing teeth
- changing drivers
- putting in contact lenses or eye drops
- curling eyelashes
- going to the bathroom
- scratching off lottery tickets
- playing the guitar
The Erie Insurance infographic on the next page, "Eyes on the Road, Hands on the Wheel," breaks down the numbers and provides additional insights into distracted driving, including the fact that 42% of the survey respondents admitted to engaging in distracted behaviors, but 20% say they never do so when passengers are in the car.
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Jayleen R. Heft
Jayleen Heft is the digital content editor for PropertyCasualty360.com. Contact her at [email protected].
