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As Summer Road Trip Season Kicks Off, National Survey from Erie Insurance Reveals Drivers' Top 5 Concerns About Other Drivers
Survey also shows what to expect in terms of speeding, social media use, and falling asleep at the wheel - and the surprising percentage of drivers planning a
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[{"type":"text","content":"Survey also shows what to expect in terms of speeding, social media use, and falling asleep at the wheel - and the surprising percentage of drivers planning a road trip of a thousand miles or more\n\n\nERIE, Pa., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With Americans planning to hit the road over Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer, a national survey commissioned by Erie Insurance provides new insights about what drivers can expect to see on the road. The survey asked about everything from concerns about other drivers' behaviors; their own habits when it comes to speeding and use of social media while driving; and the number of miles they'll drive in a single road trip. The survey also found that while drivers may be road ready, their cars may not be, as some put off vehicle maintenance during the pandemic. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"We know a lot of drivers are anxious to travel again as pandemic restrictions begin to lift, so we commissioned this survey to get a glimpse into drivers' mindsets as they venture back out,\" said Jon Bloom, vice president of personal auto, Erie Insurance. \"Our survey uncovered some concerning behaviors and showed that we need to remain vigilant and keep reminding people that driving is something that requires their full attention. We want everyone to enjoy their road trips and make it home safely.\"\nDriving Behaviors\nWhen asked about their own driving behaviors, nearly three quarters of drivers (72%) admitted they sometimes or often speed. Another 62% said they sometimes or often drive while tired, and a very concerning 7% said they sometimes or often fall asleep at the wheel. Drivers aged 25-44 seem the most tired, with 13% of them saying they sometimes or often fall asleep while driving.\nWhen asked what most worries them about other drivers, the top 5 concerns were:\n1.\nTexting or talking on the phone while driving\n50%\n2.\nRoad rage\n18%\n3.\nSpeeding\n14%\n4.\nTailgating\n12%\n5.\nFailing to yield\n3%\nSocial Media and Cell Phone Use While DrivingSignificant percentages of drivers admit they use their cell phones while driving, including to access GPS (36%), to take or make calls (36% and 28%, respectively), or to check or reply to texts (26% and 17%, respectively). \nA much smaller percentage (5%) admit to accessing social media while driving. Of those, their top 5 social media activit...