Bituminous Insurance Companies
Release Date: June 8, 2010
Results of a new survey, sponsored by Jabra, manufacturers of headsets and in-car speakerphones, show that despite the need to keep both hands on the wheel, many drivers are choosing to use their hands elsewhere while driving. The majority of respondents (72%) admitted to regularly eating food while driving. Thirty-five percent admitted that they have taken clothes off or put clothes on while their car was in motion, and another 23% admitted to often styling their hair.
"It is truly unbelievable what people are doing while driving. The results of our survey show that so many people are distracted and doing other things while on the road – even though they know the consequences that can occur," said Jonas Forsberg, General Manager North America, Mobile Division, GN Netcom, Inc.
Further survey findings include:
The results are based on responses from an online survey of 1,800 consumers between the ages of 18 and 65, with an equal number of respondents in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan. Respondents were asked how often they performed specific activities while driving and how dangerous they consider the activities – the majority (75%) drive an average of 10 hours or less per week. The survey was conducted over a period commencing April 6, 2010 and continuing through April 9, 2010. The margin of error is +/- 2.1%.
Young people (age 18-35) from all countries appear to be engaging in bad driving behaviors with higher frequency, but at the same time don't feel that these activities are as dangerous as perceived by those who are older. The Japanese are the worst offenders when it comes to personal grooming while driving and electronic distractions like video games, movies, audio books, and music devices. Alternatively, the British appear to be more safety-oriented with the highest level of awareness around highly dangerous driving behaviors.
To learn more about the survey results and the driving behaviors examined, visit www.Jabra.com/DriveResponsibly.
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