distracted driving stats
05-20-2015, 04:41 PM
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distracted driving stats
http://jalopnik.com/ridiculous-distr...r-a-1705630119
Here are the salient stats from the study conducted by Braun Research for AT&T about what people do behind the wheel:
61 percent of people text
33 percent use email
28 percent use a web browser
27 percent are on Facebook
27 percent think they can safely shoot video while driving
17 percent take a selfie
14 percent are on Twitter
Another 14 percent are on Instagram
And 10 percent admit to video chatting
But the absolute best stat: 22 percent of people that access social networks while driving “cite addiction as a reason.”
61 percent of people text
33 percent use email
28 percent use a web browser
27 percent are on Facebook
27 percent think they can safely shoot video while driving
17 percent take a selfie
14 percent are on Twitter
Another 14 percent are on Instagram
And 10 percent admit to video chatting
But the absolute best stat: 22 percent of people that access social networks while driving “cite addiction as a reason.”
05-22-2015, 10:16 AM
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Not surprised by this. It's too bad it's not illegal all across the US to use your phone while driving. It is here in NY and if you're caught....not only is it a massive fine, but they also put points on your license causing insurance to skyrocket and running the risk of losing your license if you have enough points on it already.
When Im driving, my phone doesnt come out of my pocket for any reason. I have bluetooth connected 24/7 so that takes care of receiving calls, and if anyone texts...then it can wait a bit until I'm stopped or out of the car. If I need GPS, I have my tablet in the dash for all that.
When Im driving, my phone doesnt come out of my pocket for any reason. I have bluetooth connected 24/7 so that takes care of receiving calls, and if anyone texts...then it can wait a bit until I'm stopped or out of the car. If I need GPS, I have my tablet in the dash for all that.
