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Understanding Distracted Driving: Risks and Statistics

PERCEPTION AND RISK MANAGEMENT: Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving: A Deep Dive into Risks and Hazards

Distracted driving has become a significant cause of collisions; driving when distracted by anything is hazardous. When driving, the driver will likely be unaware of what is happening on the road. Avoid all distractions when driving.  

 

One survey of drivers in six countries found that,

35%

admitted to changing their clothes
while driving

13%

admitted to applying makeup while
driving

 

78%

of Canadians admitted that they
frequently change the radio station
while driving

 

Dialling a phone number

while driving increases a teen's risk
of crashing by six times

Source: https://tests.ca/driving-statistics/

 

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