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March 27, 2013
While most mothers believe they are safe drivers, a recent survey shows that new moms are among the most distracted drivers on the road.
The survey conducted by Safe Kids Worldwide and American Baby Magazine found that the majority of new moms partake in risky driving behaviors that may endanger their children and increase their risk of serious injury in a Spring Hill collision.
Of the 2,396 mothers with children under the age of two surveyed, nearly two-thirds of mothers claimed to have become more cautious and alert drivers. However, most of the new moms said they had engaged in risky driving behaviors while behind the wheel.
In fact, the study found that the majority of new moms are driving drowsy and distracted. With an average of 5 hours and 20 minutes of sleep per night, the mothers surveyed admitted to driving fatigued, not paying attention to the speed limit, talking and texting on their phone and doing other kinds of distracted behavior while towing their baby around town.
Perhaps the most shocking is that 10 percent of new mothers surveyed had been in an accident with their baby. This accident rate is nearly three times higher than the rate for the general population, and extremely close to the accident rate for new teen drivers.
Distracted driving is a factor in 80 percent of car accidents annually throughout the country. The Hernando County Auto Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton recommend the following tips to help new moms avoid dangerous driving behaviors:
If you or your child has been injured in a Spring Hill car wreck, a Hernando County Auto Accident Lawyer at Whittel & Melton can help you determine if you may be entitled to receive compensation for your pain and suffering. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact us today online or call our office at 352-666-2121.