Drivers crash cars for a variety of reasons, and those who have been in car accidents may often be quick to offer reasons why they are not at fault. Oftentimes, drivers may not want to admit that they were distracted, or not paying attention to the road.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 16% of all fatal crashes involved driver distractions in 2008. As a nation, we are focused on cell phone use and texting, but there are other forms of driver distraction that can be just as deadly.
- Eating on the Road: Hitting the drive-through and eating lunch on the road can put you at risk.