As the federal government attempts to restrict text messaging while driving, a new survey finds that there are more dangerous distractions for drivers, such as road rage and food.
LeaseTrader.com surveyed 3,000 drivers and discovered significant differences between men and women when it comes to distractions on the road.
Eighteen percent of men think road rage and the temptation for revenge is the highest distraction today. According to the poll, men also think things like checking out other drivers (10.9 percent) and other passenger conversations (9.5 percent) are bigger dangers than texting while driving (7.6 percent).
Women, on the other hand, say kids in the car are the biggest distraction (26.3 percent). Women also said that texting while driving (4.2 percent) is even less of a concern than men, and putting on makeup (16.6 percent) and avoiding inclement weather (8.4 precent) pose a greater risk.
Last week, President Barack Obama signed an executive order directing federal employees not to text-message while driving government-owned vehicles, when using electronic equipment while driving, or while driving their own vehicles while conducting government business.
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