TEXTING is the #1 risky/distracting behavior while driving.
Have YOU ever been distracted while driving? Perhaps due to your friends, phone, eating, putting on makeup, or reaching for something in the car? It may seem tempting and efficient to multitask while driving but your divided concentration can increase your risk of potential dangers.
Research shows that distractions while driving increase your risk of crashes. Exactly by how much? Well, if your texting and driving, you would be 23 times more at risk of getting into a collision. Thus, texting makes it at the top of our list for most risky/distracting behaviour while driving.
The following are some other bad habits in the car that would put you in danger and their risk ratios:
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Distractions/Risky Behaviours
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Increased risk of danger/collision
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Texting
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x23
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Other: Cleaning side mirror, rummaging through grocery bag, etc
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x10
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Using a calculator
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x8
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Cell phone usage
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x6
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Personal grooming
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x5
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Reading (notebook, newspaper)
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x4
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Reaching for an object in the car
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x3
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