April is National Distracted Driving Awareness
Month
ERIE,
Pa., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2023
road trip season approaches, people are getting ready to hit the
road and take a vacation. If you are one of the millions of
travelers packing up to head out, be careful. According to the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted
driving accidents claim over 3,000 lives a year.
According to an Erie Insurance survey, 56% of respondents said
they plan on traveling more than 100 miles from home. The vast
majority (80%) said they will travel by car, SUV or truck.
When asked what distracts them the most while driving,
here's a list of the top five distractions:
- Things outside the window – Also called
"rubbernecking." The typical example includes staring out the
window while passing a car accident at a slow speed.
- Passengers – Nearly half the respondents (44%) said
they are distracted by other passengers in their vehicle when
driving. Of those, 40% say children distract them the most,
followed by a spouse or significant other.
- Cell Phones – While more than one-third (35%) answered
that they never use their phone while driving, the remaining 65%
admitted to a variety of activities such as using GPS and
making and receiving calls.
- Trying to eat or drink – Nearly twice as many males
(23%) are most distracted by trying to eat or drink compared to
females (13%).
- The radio or music playing – Face it, you've rocked
out to your favorite jam behind the wheel. And apparently so has 6%
of our survey respondents.
The definition of distracted driving is really any activity that
takes your attention away from the road and the primary task of
driving. So, this road trip season, be mindful of your activities
and where your attention should be at all times.
If you are planning a road trip this year, make sure you pack
the right insurance along with your other essentials. With coverage
from ERIE, it doesn't matter if
you're taking an epic road trip or going just around the bend.
Wherever you go, we're right there with you. To customize an auto
policy that's right for you, contact your local Erie Insurance
agent.
Methodology
This survey was conducted online
by Falls on behalf of Erie Insurance, from February
12 through February 25, 2021, among 500 U.S. residents ages 18 and
older. Falls established the sampling quotas, designed
the questionnaire, tabulated the survey response, and managed the
overall project. Falls used Dynata (Plano, TX) to administer the survey via the
internet, including mobile devices, to Dynata's captive U.S. panels
who met the age, gender and regional demographic criteria.
About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best
Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest
homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th
largest commercial lines insurer in the
United States based on direct premiums written. Founded in
1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 19th largest
property/casualty insurer in the United
States based on total lines net premium written. Rated A+
(Superior) by A.M. Best, ERIE has
more than 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and
the District of Columbia. News
releases and more information are available on ERIE's website at
www.erieinsurance.com.
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SOURCE Erie Insurance Group