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Nationwide's 2008 Study Shows Americans DWD

Nationwide’s second annual Driving While Distracted survey shows that increased use of technology, along with the societal need to be available at all times, are increasing the frequency and severity of driving while distracted. According to the DWD survey results, even those who practice safe driving admit to doing outlandish things behind the wheel, including changing clothes, balancing a checkbook and shaving.  Learn more about the dangers of distracted driving and check out more driving safety statistics.

2008 DWD Survey Key Findings at a Glance

  • More than 80 percent of drivers admitted to talking on their cell phone while driving.
  • More than half of drivers have been hit by another car or nearly hit by someone who was taking on their cell phone.
  • Almost half of drivers agreed that cell phones are the most dangerous distraction while driving.
  • More than 70 percent of drivers felt pressure to be available by cell phone or other electronic devices at all times.

For more detail about this year's results, check out the 2008 DWD Fact Sheet.

 

View the 2007 Survey Results

 

 

 

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