Friday Five: Driving Under the Influence…Of Food
by M Mayder
While researching an article about heated cup holders, I came across an interesting list that I thought I’d share here. Apparently, even though they’re not officially tracked by insurance companies, there are a significant number of accidents cause by eating while driving.
This week, then, I give you five of the most dangerous non-alcoholic foods (and beverages) that people consume while driving.
- Coffee: This should surprise no one. It’s hot, it’s liquid, and even those sip-through lids don’t keep every drop inside the cup where it belongs.
- Soup/Chili: Personally I’ve never eaten soup while driving, or chili for that matter, but, like coffee it can easily splash. Because chili and some soups can be greasy, there’s also the problem of permanent staining to the upholstery, as well as your clothing.
- Hamburgers: Like chili, there’s a grease factor, like coffee, there’s a heat factor. Add to that the fact that you can’t set a burger in the cup holder, so you end up driving one-handed.
- Filled doughnuts: Sticky jelly and cream coat your hands, and the steering wheel, as well as forcing one-handed driving.
- Chocolate: See above. It not only melts, but it’s also got enough grease to leave permanent evidence behind.
Your turn: Have you ever been involved in a DWE (driving while eating) accident? What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten in a car?
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