Study Finds Surprising Factor For Drivers That Increases Accident Risk Tenfold
- 8 years ago
Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute have identified which driver behaviors create the greatest risk of being involved in a crash.
Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute have identified which driver behaviors create the greatest risk of being involved in a crash.
High on the list is getting behind the wheel when under the influence of extreme emotions.
For those who drove while angry, sad, in tears, or otherwise agitated, the chances of their being involved in a collision increased tenfold.
Taking one’s eyes off the road due to multitasking– also known as distracted driving – resulted in
Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute have identified which driver behaviors create the greatest risk of being involved in a crash.
High on the list is getting behind the wheel when under the influence of extreme emotions.
For those who drove while angry, sad, in tears, or otherwise agitated, the chances of their being involved in a collision increased tenfold.
Taking one’s eyes off the road due to multitasking– also known as distracted driving – resulted in