Taking a driving holiday? Watch out for these everyday hazards:
- Mobile phones. Tests show that even making a hands-free call dents your reaction time to road hazards.
- No seat belt. Don’t think you’re safe because you have air bags: they’ve been shown to be eight times less effective than seat belts.
- That goes for the back too. If rear passengers aren’t wearing seat belts, the people in the front are five times likelier to die in an accident.
- Loud, fast music. It affects your reactions. The British RAC Foundation names Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” as one of the most dangerous driving tunes.
- Dyslexia. Not much you can do about it, but one study indicates dyslexia might affect reactions as much as a moderate drinking session.
Taking a driving holiday? Watch out for these everyday hazards:
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