Whether we want to admit it or not, most of us aren’t perfect drivers. From being momentarily distracted to forgetting to use turn signals to not slowing down enough when the speed limit drops, there are all kinds of mistakes motorists can make, fortunately, most of the time there are no serious consequences.
A new study looks at the habits of drivers when they’re behind the wheel and it determines when they’re most likely to ignore the laws of the road. It turns out, morning rush hour and evening commutes can be especially dangerous, as drivers are most likely to break the law then - specifically at 8:27a.m. and 7:15p.m.
According to a survey of 2-thousand drivers of all ages, speeding is the most common motorist misconduct. About a quarter (26%) of drivers admit they speed on a regular basis.
- Nearly half (45%) say they’re more likely to not follow the rules of the road when they’re in an unfamiliar area.
- When the roads are especially empty or quiet, 26% admit they might break a driving law.
- And 15% confess to doing so when they desperately have to use the bathroom.
- Medical emergencies are the top reason drivers say they break the law (33%).
- Half of drivers say they’re more likely to break the law when they’re alone in the car.
- That may be because when there’s a kid in the car, they’re not afraid to call out grown-ups for the way they’re driving. Three in 10 have had a child passenger say they were driving too fast and 14% have had a child scold them for using a phone behind the wheel.
- Overall, 61% of drivers have been caught speeding at some point, and 29% of them saw their insurance costs go up as a result.⠀
Source: Talking Points⠀