Dog-owning drivers a danger to motorcycles
Its second nature for motorcycle riders to keep an eye out for the usual suspects in traffic; the mother distracted by her children, a young lady applying make-up at 60 mph and teens texting while on the highway.
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| But according a recently completed survey from the AAA, pet owners may cruise to the front of the distracted driver pack. Noting that millions of Americans bring their favorite furry friend along on road trips, day trips and even day-to-day errands, but this can mean added distractions for the driver. A recent survey conducted by AAA and Kurgo asked dog owners how often they drive with their dog and about their habits behind the wheel. The survey found that drivers not only love to bring Fido along, but they also often engage in risky behaviors when man's best friend is along for the ride. Not only are the results staggering, but they leave bikers adding dog-owning drivers to the list of people to watch for on the nation's highways. Thirty-one percent of respondents admit to being distracted by their dog while driving; however 59 percent have participated in at least one distracting behavior while driving with their dog. |
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