FOSTER CITY, Calif.,
June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Insurance.com (a QuinStreet, QNST website) surveyed 1,000
motorists finding that distracted driving and other bad behavior
are serious problems.
Insurance.com shares survey results in this report:
Distracted, Discourteous and Dangerous Driving. Findings
include:
What most often distracts drivers
- 24% Texting
- 20% Navigation systems
- 16% Children in the car
Men say texting is their biggest driver distraction, while women
report their largest distraction is navigation systems.
Frequency of texting while driving
- 50% Only a few times ever
- 14% about three or four times a year
- 13% about three or four times a month
Why and how often drivers take photos or selfies
- 46% take photos of majestic views
- 38% photograph the weather
- 35% take selfies because they look especially great on a given
day
Confessions on rude behavior
- 34% Honking at a slow-moving driver
- 32% "Brake-checking" a car following closely
- 32% Admit making obscene gestures at others while driving
"Accidents and injuries are the main concerns with distracted
driving," notes Les Masterson,
Insurance.com managing editor. "But drivers also risk significant
penalties in the form of tickets, auto body repairs and higher
auto insurance rates. Distracted driving tickets increase auto
insurance rates by 22% on average, texting tickets hike rates by
23% and one at-fault accident can increase premiums by 32%."
Les Masterson is available to
discuss the complete study details, including interesting
differences in responses between men and women as well as how
important it is to compare auto insurance rates if you've been
cited.
About Insurance.com
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operated by QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST), a pioneer in
delivering online marketplace solutions to match searchers with
brands in digital media. QuinStreet is committed to providing
consumers and businesses with the information and tools they need
to research, find and select the products and brands that meet
their needs. Insurance.com is a member of the company's expert
research and publishing division.
Insurance.com is a trusted online resource dedicated to
educating consumers on auto, home, health and life insurance,
developing relationships directly with carriers to offer consumers
comparison rates from multiple companies. Since 2001,
Insurance.com's industry-first online tools, data-based reporting
and experienced experts have helped consumers make informed
insurance-related decisions, so they can choose the right insurance
for their individual needs.
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Media Contacts
Jacqueline
Leppla
Sr. Director of Public Relations
775-321-3608
jleppla@quinstreet.com
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Rick Judge, 415-429-5652
QuinStreet@libertycomms.com
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