Infographic: Deadly dangers of ‘distracted driving’

The statistics are shocking. According to the World Health Association, more than 1.2 million people die in road crashes worldwide each year, with driver behaviour responsible for 80-90% of these fatalities. Road traffic injuries are estimated to be the eighth leading cause of death globally and distracted driving is increasingly becoming an issue as mobile phone usage soared. The infographic below explores the stats about distracted driving, while highlighting some common behaviour drivers may not know is taking their eyes and attention from the road. – Lindiwe Molekoa