Distracted Driving Statistics
A recent study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that manual-visual tasks associated with handheld devices, such as reaching for the phone or dialing, increased the risk of getting into a crash by three times. The study also reported that even hands-free devices involve manual-visual tasks at least half the time, which is associated with a greater crash risk.
Are you fully aware of all the statistics behind distracted driving, whether those distractions are cognitive or visual? Read and share the infographic below with friends and family to see how much distracted driving puts you and others on the road at risk.
MULTITASKING IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
When you try to do two things at once, your brain is forced to shift focus. See how the likelihood of a car accident increases while performing these common activities.
Texting 23x: Turn your phone off when you get into the car to avoid temptation.
Reaching 9x: Find a safe place to pull over and pick up a dropped item or something behind you.
Reading 3x: Choose a voice activated GPS to avoid taking your eyes off the road.
Applying Makeup 3x: First arrive safely, then check your hair or makeup.
Eating 2x: Eat before you get into the car so you can focus on the road.
