On average, one in four young driver in Europe makes the photos and use social networks while driving. This is according to research carried out by ASAPS commissioned by car manufacturer Ford.
According to the survey, conducted among 7,000 drivers aged 18-24 years, Germany is in first place in the ranking of the most dangerous motorists. German drivers most points (35%) take photos and use social networking sites while driving. Followed by Great Britain with the index 32%, Belgium - 26%, Romania - 25% France - 23%, Italy - 21% and Spain - 8%.
"Shooting" selfie "has become an integral part of everyday life for many young people.However, there is nothing worse than doing it behind the wheel. The fact that many drivers do pictures while driving, causes our deep concern. That is why we would like to attract the attention of drivers to this potential hazard, "- said Jim Graham of ASAPS.
Many drivers, driving the car, not only read messages in social networks, but also do a "selfie" - taking pictures of themselves behind the wheel. In the event of an accident this picture may be the last in my life, as well as lead to the death of other road users.
Experts in the field of traffic safety warning that any "selfie" distract the driver by an average of 14 seconds, and a revision to posts in the tapes of social systems - for 20 seconds. At a speed of 100 kilometers per hour in this time the car is doing a distance equal to the length of five football fields.
Shooting pictures while driving - a common problem of motorists. In April 2014, many media outlets covered the accident, which killed an American Courtney Sanford, a few seconds before the collision published "Selfie" on Facebook.