NHTSA Are You Listening? UK Study Reveals That Eating While Driving Is More Dangerous Than Using A Phone

The University of Leeds published a study called “Two Hands Better Than One”, which shows that eating while driving is more dangerous than using the phone.

Researchers show that reaction time of drivers while eating is up to 44% slower than usual, while having a drink while driving slowed reaction by 22% and a hands-free conversation 26.5%. The Automobile Association added that eating behind the wheel is dangerous and has caused serious injuries and thousands of dollars of damage. A previous study made by the British Transport Research Laboratory showed that alcohol at the legal limit slowed reaction times by 12.5%.

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I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 8/21/2012 8:26:11 PM

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I should be offended, but what you say is true.

No way Fish n Chips is as driver friendly as Chick Fil A.

Plus we have lots of speed bumps over here, that is guaranteed to redecorate the interior of many a car who dares to keep a cup of Milkshake or Coffee in the Cupholder.

Holydude - 8/22/2012 5:19:14 AM

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Not true, I do it all the time and am perfectly fine... wait, whoa, arghhhhhh!!!!!!!