Here's Where Canada's Most Distracted Drivers Apparently Live & What They're Doing Wrong
According to a study, 90% of people here admitted to driving while distracted. 🚗
A new study has uncovered the provinces with the most — and least — distracted drivers in Canada and the results might make you rethink where to take your next road trip.
The study, conducted by car insurance comparison website Rates.com, used a survey to ask motorists across Canada about their driving habits and what they consider unsafe.
Participants were asked if they thought a number things were dangerous or not while driving and whether they do any of those activities while behind the wheel.
Actions included texting at a stop light, talking to a passenger, talking to someone on a hand-held device, eating or drinking while driving, reaching for things, shooting a video on your phone, and more.
From those answers, the poll decided which provinces and regions likely have the most drivers who think they're able to multitask behind the wheel.
As for the province with the most drivers trying to do stuff other than focus on the road, that honour goes to Alberta. Around 90% of those surveyed say they do one activity from the list of distracted driving activities, while around 58% said they're guilty of at least one digital distraction.
Interestingly, the research also found that around 50% of Albertans think distracted driving is the leading cause of deaths on the road.
On the other side of things, Quebec was deemed to have the lowest number of motorists behaving badly. Around 73% of respondents admitted to doing one distracted driving activity from the full list and only about 36% included a digital distraction. Plus, the province had the lowest rates in six out of the nine listed distractions.
So, it's fair to say that when ripping through Quebec, there's a good chance you'll see more folks with their eyes on the road!
As for Ontario, it ranked third lowest. Around 85% of Ontarians admitting to doing something else while operating their vehicle, which in the province can carry a hefty $3,000 fine and up to six demerit points on your driver's license.
Distracted driving isn't the only perceived danger on the road. Matter of fact, Ontario recently upped the penalty for "stunt driving," and now those caught doing it could actually lose their license.
