A recent article in the Telegraph shows how a study at the University of Leeds has proven that eating behind the wheel is more dangerous than drink driving. Interesting figures include:
- 44 per cent slower reactions while eating behind the wheel than usual
- 22 per cent slower when sipping a drink
By comparison, a study undertaken by the Transport Research Laboratory found that :
- 37.4 per cent slower reactions while texting on Mobile Phone
- 12.5 per cent slower reactions while driving at the legal limit
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