We all know that talking while driving is a big no-no, however compared to texting while driving, drivers who talk while driving will at the very least still have their eyes on the road. It doesn’t make it any less dangerous but at least they’ll still be able to see other cars and pedestrians, hopefully.Recently AT&T had commissioned a survey to see what other activities motorists have been up to behind the wheel and the results are actually pretty shocking. According to the numbers, the majority of drivers they surveyed spend their time texting behind the wheel at 61%. Even more shocking is that 33% of those who participated in the survey admit that they check their emails too.
Then there are those who surf the net at 28%, go on Facebook at 27%, and those who snap selfies and photos at 17%, all of which should absolutely not be done while driving. The survey also found that 62% of drivers like to keep their phone within reach while driving. It also showed how addicted some people are to social media with 22% of those who accessed such platforms claiming that the reason they do so is due to their addiction.
Based on these numbers, the carrier will be expanding their It Can Wait campaign to include other smartphone distractions. According to Lori Lee who is AT&T’s global marketing officer, “When we launched It Can Wait five years ago, we pleaded with people to realize that no text is worth a life. The same applies to other smartphone activities that people are doing while driving. For the sake of you and those around you, please keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone.”
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