LeaseTrader Driven to Distraction

Oct16

LeaseTrader Driven to Distraction

ONLINE MEDIA | By Lisa Black | |

 

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Drivers rank other hazards higher than texting
Things people consider their primary distractions

Texting while driving has been banned in federal vehicles and portrayed in graphic videos designed to scare teens. But according to at least one survey, many motorists say other roadway distractions are more dangerous.

Men indicate they are sidetracked by road rage, with 18.3 percent answering that they struggle with the temptation to take revenge, according to a national poll of 3,000 drivers by Miami-based firm LeaseTrader.com. Women considered children in the car to be the biggest distraction.

Texting while driving ranked fairly low among concerns.

The survey was conducted online and through phone interviews, said John Sternal, a company spokesman.

Nearly 11 percent of men cited "checking out other drivers" as their highest distraction, something that did not appear on the women's list. "It's pretty apparent men and women have different dealings in all aspects of life," Sternal said.

 
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This story posted by LeaseTrader.com, the automotive service company that lets people transfer out of their Car Leases early. If you're looking to swap a lease or transfer out of your car lease, please visit www.leasetrader.com



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