80% of drivers admit to engaging in at least 1 distracting behavior behind the wheel, study finds

JACKSON, Tenn. — With the holiday season on the horizon, staying safe on the road is more important than ever.

Did you know that just a two-second glance away from the road doubles your crash risk?

Yet a recent study found that more than 65% of drivers think it’s safe to look away for that long—or longer.

In fact 80% admit to at least one distracting behavior behind the wheel.

“Taking your eyes off the road to look at your phone to read a text is similar to driving down a football field blind folded at 55 miles an hour. That’s a terrifying mental image for me and I think it would be for a good number of folks when you align those two stats,” said Jon Wey, research director.

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