Survey says… Nine Out of Ten Drivers Distracted Behind the Wheel
Eating, using cell phones, texting, reading, even Web surfing common while driving
Nine out of ten drivers say they have engaged in distracting and potentially dangerous activities while driving, according to a new national (USA) survey by FindLaw.com (http://www.findlaw.com), the most popular legal information Web site.
While many states and municipalities are passing or considering laws to restrict activities, such as sending text messages or using cell phones while driving, the survey found that nearly all drivers (91 percent) admit to trying to multitask while behind the wheel, with potentially dangerous consequences.
According to the FindLaw survey, the most common events people say they have engaged in while driving are:
· Drinking coffee or other beverages - 81%
· Eating - 76%
· Talking on a cell phone - 66%
· Sending or receiving text messages - 29%
· Applying makeup - 11% (21% of women drivers)
· Sending or receiving email - 8%
· Reading a book or newspaper - 7%
· Surfing the Internet - 5%
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS FOOL?
This undated mug shot released by the Middletown, Ohio, police department shows Michelle Allen, 32. Allen was arrested Sept. 27, 2008 after she allegedly impeded traffic, urinated on a neighbor’s porch and chased children while wearing a cow suit, according to a Middletown police report. (AP/Middletown Ohio Police department)
eternia & MoSS “AT LAST” – Road to Release Day
Over the next 6 months, eternia will release steady video & audio leaks leading up to the highly anticipated release of eternia & MoSS’s debut album, “AT LAST“. Follow them as they shop for a record deal, promote the album, and countdown to the release date. And you just never know what special guests may pop up… stay tuned!
MICHAEL JOHNSON & EDWIN MOSES DROP USAIN BOLT’S LAUREUS WORLD SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
| Bolt is in Canada to compete in the 100 metres race at the Festival of Excellence, a world-class track and field meeting to be held at the University of Toronto’s Varsity Centre on June 11
The other nominees for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award were Olympic swimming sensation Michael Phelps, who won eight gold medals in Beijing, Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal, who won the Olympic gold medal, plus his fourth straight French Open title and his first Wimbledon crown, motor sport racers Lewis Hamilton and Valentino Rossi and Portugal and Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. The Laureus World Sports Awards are the only global sports awards honouring the greatest sportsmen and women across all sports each year. The winners are selected by the ultimate sports jury - the 46 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, a collection of the world’s greatest sportsmen and women. The living legends of sport honouring the great athletes of today. The Laureus World Sports Awards recognise sporting achievement during the period January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008. |
