Eating in the car is very common. Some people get a cup of coffee every day during their morning commute. Others pick up dinner on the way home and begin eating it before they arrive. Having snacks and meals in the car may occur frequently on a long road trip.
However, eating and drinking is also known driving distractions. It can be very dangerous and may lead to a car accident. Here are a few things that you should avoid.
Greasy foods
There are two problems with greasy foods like hamburgers and french fries. First, they can make your hands greasy and slick, which could cause you to lose control of the steering wheel. Secondly, eating these foods can make you feel more fatigued and tired than you would otherwise. Fatigue driving is very similar to drunk driving.
Hot food and soup
Next, you want to be wary of anything that could spill—especially if it’s hot. Suffering minor burns from spilled food could cause you to react instinctively to protect yourself, which takes your eyes off the road and your hands off the wheel.
Coffee and other drinks
Drinking in the car is also fairly dangerous. A cup of coffee, just like a bowl of soup, could spill and cause serious burns. But it’s also problematic just to take a drink because it generally means lifting the container up in front of your face. This momentarily blocks your view of the road as you’re driving.
Even if you avoid these dangerous activities behind the wheel, other drivers may still cause accidents. Be sure you know how to seek financial compensation if you’ve suffered injuries.