Some drivers distracted by sex
Seat belts, airbags, hands-free driving laws and devices – they’re all designed for the benefit of a responsible driver. But human behavior indicates we are anything but responsible on the roads.
New survey results, sponsored by Jabra, a headset and in-car speakerphone solution company, show that despite technology to help keep both hands on the wheel, people are choosing to use their hands elsewhere while driving. The most common harrowing activities include texting, eating, changing clothes, operating GPS systems, yelling at other drivers, and even performing sexual acts while driving.
To compound issues, only a small percentage (32%) of the survey respondents reported they’re using a hands-free device, which is the law in many regions.
For commuters, some activities may seem time-saving, with 35% admitting that they have taken clothes off or put clothes on while the car is in motion and another 23% admitting to often styling their hair, but ultimately these acts are perilous, resulting in humiliating or more serious injuries. The majority of respondents (72%) also admitted to eating food while driving, which might seem convenient with fast food and drive-throughs, but for others’ safety it is important to keep both hands on the wheel, not the meal.
Further survey findings include:
• 29% of respondents admitted to having kissed others while driving, whereas a smaller, but surprising number (15%) said they have performed sex or other sexual acts while driving
• 28% confirmed they have sent text messages while driving
• 13% reported they have applied makeup while driving
• 12% admitted to having written or read emails while driving
• 10% reported reading newspapers or magazines while driving
• 5% confessed to having played video games, and another 5% say that they have shaved while behind the wheel
