Mercury Insurance Study Reveals High Levels of Distracted Driving and Overconfidence Among Drivers
Mercury Insurance research indicates that 68% of drivers believe they can safely multitask while driving, despite engaging in 37% of 27 common distracted behaviors on average. The study highlights a growing gap between drivers' perception of their ability to stay focused and the actual risk involved. Alabama shows the highest rate of distracted driving behaviors, despite existing hands-free laws.
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