British motorists ‘driven to distraction’
British motorists only concentrate for two-thirds of the time they are behind the wheel, it has been revealed.
Research carried out by Continental Tyres found that six in ten people ‘zone out’ when driving.
Over half (51 per cent) of road-users said they make their daily commute to and from work in auto-pilot mode.
Company spokesman Guy Frobisher said the findings are extremely worrying.
"When driving, so much can happen in just a few seconds that you need to be able to react quickly so you can brake safely. If you’re not fully paying attention you are less likely to anticipate the risks that emerge during a journey and reactions are slowed," he added.
The research found that the average motorist spends 45 minutes a day on the road. However, for 17 minutes of this they are not paying attention.
Meanwhile, those shopping for wiper blades may be interested to learn that a study carried out by insurance provider Aviva last week found that 40 per cent of motorists experience a personality change when driving.
