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A Verra Mobility Study Reveals 85% of Americans believe distracted driving is just as dangerous as drinking and driving
Timed with Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the survey found two-thirds of Americans self-reported that they have not driven distracted in the past year,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Timed with Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the survey found two-thirds of Americans self-reported that they have not driven distracted in the past year, yet 89% witness speeding and reckless driving behavior weeklyMore than 75% of Americans support automated technology to keep school children saferMESA, Ariz., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, released results from a survey of 2,000 Americans aged 18+ who drive multiple times per week. In support of Distracted Driving Awareness Month (April), the survey looked at Americans' perceptions of driving behaviors, including distracted driving, finding that 85% of Americans believe distracted driving is equal to or more dangerous than drinking and driving.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAccording to the research, Americans are witnessing dangerous driving behaviors regularly:\n89% witness speeding at least a couple times a week 67% witness red light running at least once a month65% witness a driver using their phone behind the wheel at least a couple times a week 60% have witnessed speeding in a school zoneThe survey also found 63% of Americans feel the average driver has gotten worse in recent years, and 78% think drivers in their state are reckless. Distracted driving remains a serious problem for American roadways, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting that in 2024 alone, distracted driving was the cause of over 3,000 deaths and over 400,000 injuries nationwide. \nWhile drivers reported witnessing reckless driving on a daily basis, when asked to self-report their own behavior the numbers were surprising. 65% of respondents reported that they have 'never' driven distracted in the past year. These results were followed up with more insights:\n74% claimed they had not used their phone while driving in the last year49% reported they typically drove the speed limit, and an additional 45% said they typically drove 5-10 miles over the speed limit85% said they had never exceeded the speed limit in a school zoneThese numbers are in stark contrast to other driving behavior studies. \nFor example, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 87% of drivers engage in unsafe behaviors behind the wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports distr...