A survey in Australia by NRMA on motoring found 80% of men against 5% of women admited crashing due to distractions whilst driving.

Distractions included:

  • adjusting the car stereo
  • listening to music
  • drinking a cold drink
  • eating
  • talking on a mobile phone (not hands-free)
  • reading a map while driving

More unusual distractions included:

  • shaving
  • reading a newspaper
  • kissing
  • chasing insects
  • applying make-up while behind the wheel (I hope this was the 5% minority)

There was no mention of back seat drivers or having kids / mother-in-law in the car....