This survey shows which behaviors people considered dangerous when driving in the UK in July 2013. Most of the respondents agreed that drunk and drug driving as well as using the phone whilst driving were the behaviors that most strongly endangered road safety and over 80% said that it was dangerous to drive when unsure if one was over the legal alcohol limit whereas the exceeding of speed limits and prohibited parking were considered as significantly less dangerous behavior.
Drive after taking class A drugs | 90 |
Drive when over the legal alcohol limit | 89 |
Use mobile phone to text whilst driving | 86 |
Drive after smoking cannabis | 84 |
Drive when unsure if over legal alcohol limit | 83 |
Use mobile phone without hands free | 83 |
Not wearing a seatbelt in the front of car | 79 |
Drive too fast for conditions | 79 |
Drive without motor insurance | 76 |
Drive without valid MOT certificate | 73 |
Not wearing a seatbelt in the back of car | 69 |
Carry on driving when too tired | 68 |
Exceed the speed limit on a country road | 64 |
Drive after drinking two pints | 57 |
Drive at 40 in a 30 mph area | 53 |
Drive at 90 mph on motorway when no traffic | 40 |
Park on double yellow lines | 32 |