Introduction
The first thought for most on distracted driving is about texting while driving and drunk driving. Eating while driving is, however, one of the most common forms of distracted driving.
With a fast-paced modern life and drivers rushing from one responsibility to another fast food and convenience stores are the quick and easy options for a meal or a snack.
The modern convenience of the restaurant drive-thru window enables motorists to order and consume their favourite foods without removing the key from their vehicle’s ignition or their bodies from the driver’s seat.
The consumption of food while driving significantly increases crash risk. In this section, we will discuss this threat to road safety and how we can increase awareness about the prevention of distracted driving.
How is our ability to drive safely and prevent crashes affected?
The distractions that affect driving ability can be categorized into 3 groups:
Visual distractions: When...
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