With our fast paced lifestyle and the availability of fast food drive thru service, eating in our car has become the norm for many Americans. Eating while you are driving is one of many distractions that can be responsible for traffic accident. It can be a costly habit if you have an accident and have to pay the deductible on a CA auto insurance claim.
Many people eat or drink while driving. Along with using a mobile phone, it is today more than ever, a major concern to other drivers. Anything that distracts a driver from the responsibility and attention needed in handling a motor vehicle is to be vigorously discouraged. The fact that a driver needs two hands on the wheel means their ability to control his or her vehicle when holding a hamburger or chips, or even something healthy like an apple, can impair a driver’s reactions in the event of a sudden decision having to be made.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 80% of accidents involve an element of driver distraction. Apart from that, with our national obesity crisis, eating ‘fast’ is not always healthy, so instead of driving thru for a fast lunch in your car, plan your day so that you can enjoy your meal slowly and safely. Pull over when you can, take in a breath of air and stretch your legs while you eat.
The result will be:
• You’ll feel more refreshed
• No messy food spills on you or your vehicle
• No danger to other motorists from your inattention
• Better digestion of your food
Taking a minute to plan a break off the road for lunch could save you the inconvenience of a CA auto insurance claim. What can be more important than taking a little time to enjoy the sustenance of life in a way that’s healthy?