A recent survey asked 1,000 drivers about their driving skills and distracting road habits revealed that 86% of active drivers say people are more distracted while driving now than five years ago.
The survey, conducted by Mercury Insurance, asked a variety of questions regarding distracted road habits to uncover dangerous road behaviors.
According to that survey, 80% of U.S. drivers rated their driving skills at an eight or above out of 10, but tech habits are a main source of distraction.
Other results from the survey revealed:
- 66% of active drivers admit to using their phone while driving
- Nearly 1 in 5 respondents (18%) often take their hands off the wheel while driving — 8% admit to using their knees to steer.
- 26% of active drivers have either come close or been in an accident due to texting and driving
- Of drivers who use their phones while driving, Facebook is their most commonly used app (30%), followed closely by TikTok (18%) and Instagram (14%).
