Snapshot of distractions

Do as I say, not as I do:

31 per cent of parents have had an accident or a near miss or know someone who has due to distracted driving.

Stationary but not safe:

74 per cent of drivers have used their phone in traffic or at a stoplight, even though this is illegal.

People are most likely to make or receive a call while driving when it’s from family and friends (44 per cent) or work related (28 per cent).

Mobile phone usage topped the list of in-car distractions, followed by other passengers and eating or drinking.

Fathers were most likely to use their mobile phones while driving to make or receive a call or text (26 per cent), eat or drink something (79 per cent) or be distracted by another passenger (57 per cent).

53 per cent of mothers said they were distracted by another passenger and 69 per cent admitted to eating or drinking behind the wheel.

More than 43 per cent of drivers in Australia and New Zealand try to not use their phones while driving, but end up doing so anyway.

I have to take this: Phone addiction: Distracted dads: Ssssh back there: Can’t help myself: More training please:

95 per cent of respondents said they have not received any distracted driving training, while 71 per cent said they are in favour of it.

16 per cent of millennials have either taken a photo or selfie while driving. The key reason? Boredom.

Snap happy: