2021 Distracted Driving for Consumers [Infographic]
Traffic volumes were lower during the early days of the pandemic, which seemed to have given drivers a false sense of security. While people assumed roads were safer, distracted driving increased during the pandemic. View this infographic to learn more.
2021 Travelers Risk Index on Distracted Driving for Consumers
Driving Collides with the Pandemic
The effects of COVID-19 on roadways and risky driving
We were driving less in 2020
Percentage of people who drive daily decreased from 63% before the pandemic to 47% today.
We thought roads were safer
24% of respondents say roads are safer today than before the pandemic.
We believed we were better drivers
One-third of respondents think their driving has improved since the pandemic.
Yet ... distractions increased
More respondents report engaging in the following behaviors while driving:
Behavior while driving
Texting or emailing
26% TODAY
19% BEFORE PANDEMIC
Checking social media
20% TODAY
13% BEFORE PANDEMIC
Shopping online
8% BEFORE PANDEMIC
17% TODAY
Taking videos and pictures
10% BEFORE PANDEMIC
19% TODAY
Here’s what you can do:
Speak up
46% of drivers say they’re likely to stop risky driving behaviors if asked by a passenger.
Silence your phone
Only 15% of respondents put their phones on Do Not Disturb.
IntelliDrive®
Stay motivated
Programs like IntelliDrive score how safely you drive and could save you money on car insurance.
Learn more about the Travelers Risk Index and techniques you can use to help put the brakes on distracted driving.
Visit travelers.com/distracteddriving.
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