The AA
The results of a survey of over 21,000 AA members in early August has revealed that roadside distractions are responsible for a worryingly high number of accident claims submitted by UK motorists. Five years ago it was revealed that two thirds of men and yet only 10% of women admitted to being distracted by an attractive person either in another car or walking along the road. In 2009 however, the figures for women have more than doubled to 25%, whereas the figure for men shows a modest rise to 70%.
Other roadside distractions claimed to have caused problems for drivers involved in this survey reveal the Angel of the North sculpture, low flying aircraft passing over, billboard advertising, wind turbines and roadside art such as decorative horticultural arrangements on roundabouts.
According to the AA an increase in rear end car accidents during the summer months is largely attributable to roadside distractions, although this is not a reason readily admitted by policyholders making such claims. What is not stated in the survey is that there are more cars on the road than there were 5 years ago contributing to increased traffic congestion and therefore the likelihood of an increased number of roadside distractions.
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