Time and again research has shown that being distracted behind the wheel causes accidents – perhaps it’s time then that the following drivers were reminded of this basic fact of driving life.
While the government and road safety organisations continue their crusade to wake up drivers to the perils of distracted driving, sometimes a picture (or a video) is worth a thousand words. The following examples are guaranteed to make you stop and gawp at the sheer lunacy of the featured motorists – and leave you wondering what on earth they must have been ’thinking':
Eating Cereal While Driving
The Thinking: ‘Why bother using your home’s kitchen when you can use your car as the perfect kitchen/diner combo?’
Brushing Teeth While Driving
The Thinking: ‘Why bother with a bathroom, never mind a kitchen? After all, personal hygiene can be such a bore.’
Taking A Nap While (Not) Driving
The Thinking: ‘Feeling tired? Then don’t simply pull into a lay-by – it’s quicker to just stop in the middle of the motorway and have a kip right there and then!’