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Jersey drivers admit to shaving, drinking, reading newspapers behind the wheel

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Jersey drivers admit to shaving, drinking, reading newspapers behind the wheel
By Mike Frassinelli/The Star-Ledger

If you are reading this story while driving — get your eyes back on the road.

Five percent of drivers polled in a survey by a New Jersey auto insurance group said they have browsed the internet while driving, and 2 percent said they have read the newspaper while behind the wheel.

Twelve percent of those polled by Plymouth Rock Assurance said they have tried to drive while doing personal grooming such as shaving, applying makeup or combing or brushing their hair.

The survey broke into statistical detail what our eyes have already told us — we share the road with some dangerous drivers.

https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/06/drivers_admit_to_shaving_drink.html

One thought on “Jersey drivers admit to shaving, drinking, reading newspapers behind the wheel

  1. And those who drive with a dog on their lap! How does it work in an emergency – does the dog just fly out the window or does it impair your response time?

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