Recent research shows, that until 81 proc. Americans drive a car while doing something else. Above 80 proc. of those interviewed admit to regulating the radio receiver, 73 proc. talking on the phone, 68 proc. is, 19 proc. sends SMSes, a 5 proc. checks e-mail. Many drivers divide their attention between driving and grooming: 19 proc. improves the hairstyle, 12 proc. puts on makeup, a 2 proc. shaves his beard.
Simultaneously 83 proc. respondents are considered good and safe drivers, though 38 proc. admits, that they happened to drive a long part of the route without remembering it at all.
What Americans Do While Driving a Car
