With people constantly in a hurry and struggling to find time for meals, eating on the go may seem like an efficient solution. But eating while driving can create serious distractions, adding to dangerous situations for everyone on the road.
Driving distractions fall into three main types, and eating can contribute to all of them simultaneously:
- Visual distractions: taking your eyes off the road
- Manual distractions: taking your hands off the steering wheel
- Cognitive distractions: taking your mind off driving
These distractions put everyone at risk, from the driver and passengers to other drivers and pedestrians. Avoiding these distractions can be as simple as waiting until you’ve reached your destination to eat. That quick meal isn’t worth the potential danger.
At Hupy and Abraham, we encourage everyone to make safe choices and avoid distractions while driving. If you or a loved one has been injured in a distracted driving accident, contact us online or call 800-800-5678 for a free consultation. Together, we can help keep our roads safer for everyone.
