When you’re out on the road, it can sometimes feel like people must realize how recklessly they’re driving and how they’re potentially endangering themselves and others.
Speeding is widely considered the most dangerous driving behavior. An official with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says, “Focusing on speeding drivers will deter other risky driving behaviors like impaired driving and red-light running…[and] will have the greatest impact on safety.”
How many drivers admitted to speeding?
In a recent survey of drivers by AAA regarding what dangerous behaviors, they’d been guilty of within the past month, almost 23% admitted solely to exceeding the speed limit by at least 15 miles per hour (mph) on highways and interstates or at least 10 mph on residential streets.
That doesn’t count the ones who admitted to multiple dangerous behaviors. Let’s take a brief look at some of the other findings.
What about distracted driving?
Nearly a third (over 32%) of those surveyed admitted to distracted driving behaviors like sending or reading texts while driving. Over half of those also admitted to aggressive driving actions like running stop signs. Of course, there are plenty of other types of driving distractions besides cell phones. Everything from eating or drinking to talking to passengers and dealing with children and pets in the car can be dangerously distracting.
Not surprisingly, very few admitted to engaging in all risky behaviors they had to choose from, including impaired driving. Over 41% (and 57% of women) claimed they hadn’t been guilty of any of them in the past month.
Of course, sometimes people aren’t aware that they’re engaging in some of these behaviors – until they cause a collision. If you’ve suffered injuries due to another driver’s negligence or recklessness, having experienced legal guidance can help you get the compensation you need to cover expenses and other damages.