Smoking at the wheel affects drivers
MOTORISTS in Cambridgeshire who smoke at the wheel are aggressive and severely distracted, a new survey reveals.
MOTORISTS in Cambridgeshire who smoke at the wheel are aggressive and severely distracted, a new survey reveals.According to research by Autoglass, drivers in East Anglia are among the worst in the country for causing accidents while smoking.
Research sows three quarters of smokers say their driving is negatively affected by smoking at the wheel, with six out of 10 admitting they become distracted when flicking ash out of the window.
Two thirds take their eyes off the road when lighting-up while three out of 10 admit to not concentrating when trying to find their cigarettes.
The Autoglass poll, which questioned 3,000 drivers, also reveals that seven out of 10 drivers think smoking at the wheel is dangerous and should be banned.
Amanda Sandford, of the campaign group Action on Smoking and Health said, "Smoking while driving is incredibly dangerous and by becoming distracted, smokers are putting themselves and other drivers at risk. There are also serious health implications for the smoker and passengers, so encouraging people not to smoke while driving is a positive move and will have the benefits of reducing passengers' exposure to toxic fumes."
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