Leeds - In Britain, the United States, and Australia, there is no prohibition for a person to drive while eating or drinking. However, motorists may be snared article omission if the bad habits that lead to traffic accidents.
Warning for those of you who like to eat, drink, smoking, and driving with one hand. Studies conducted at University of Leeds UK found that the reactions, reflexes, and alertness of a driver would be reduced when driving a car while snacking. In the end, the risk of accidents increases.
Survey conducted by the University of Leeds and an insurance company stating, if you drive while eating, then you need 44 percent more time to react to any stimulus that comes unexpectedly.
Stimulus that can be a light beam from the opposite direction suddenly, another vehicle to overtake or cut abruptly, or people who cross the street.
The same thing happens if you drive a car while holding a glass of drink. Only, the delay interval shorter reaction: 22 percent longer than people who drive with two hands.
It turned out this bad habit by many Britons. In the country's albino, 5 of 10 drivers are always eating or drinking while driving. "Automatic number increased risk of accidents," the study report, as quoted from Caradvice, Monday, May 7, 2012.
