Many hungry motorists are unable to resist taking a bite while driving, a survey has revealed.
The Co-operative Car Insurance poll showed that some drivers who are in a rush even finish getting dressed at the wheel. Others find time to apply a last-minute coat of lipstick or mascara when they are driving, all of which could result in them losing out on any car insurance claim.
The survey of 3,000 people discovered that 53% of drivers have eaten or had a soft drink while they were driving, with 12% admitting to having a cigarette. Also, 11% prepared for meetings at the wheel, while 7% illegally spoke on mobile phones and 6% put on make-up or got dressed.
The survey showed that 46% of drivers are likely to speed when they are running late, while 43% tend to exceed speed limits when they were in a bad mood.
Drivers also tend to go too fast when they are on motorways, when they need the toilet and when they are tired travelling to or from work. Overall, 54% of those polled admitted to irresponsible driving habits.
Grant Mitchell, of Co-operative Insurance, said: "These alarming figures show drivers are unnecessarily increasing the chances of causing or being involved in an accident.
"Taking a sip of a drink or a quick bite of a sandwich while driving may seem harmless. However, the consequence of taking your full concentration off the road could result in a road traffic accident which could change lives forever."
