Tradition Auto Accident Attorneys: Top 5 Strangest Distracted Driving Accidents

Every day, we hear news stories about distracted driving. Someone is texting while going 80 miles an hour on the freeway, or turned around to yell at a backseat passenger, only to end up slamming into a truck.

These common distractions can be avoided with a little preparation. However, some drivers in Tradition take distracted driving to a whole new level, performing actions that are difficult to do on solid ground while driving.

What are the strangest causes of distracted driving accidents in Florida?

• Shaving. While shaving behind the wheel is certainly odd, it is by no means rare. Several Florida drivers have been pulled over for shaving while driving-the most unusual case being a woman shaving her bikini area.
• Drug use. Most drivers know better than to get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or prescription medication. However, in one extreme case, a man was pulled over in Florida Keys with “several needles sticking out of his arm.”
• Working in the car. Some drivers attempt to make “drive time” into work time, reading assignments and checking their calendars instead of watching the road. A number of accidents have been caused by drivers distracted by conference calls while driving in Florida.
• Sexual acts. Those who have ever tried to remove a jacket in a car know how difficult it is to get undressed in cramped conditions. Not only have drivers been pulled over for taking off clothing, but many have tried to perform various intimate acts while one-or both-tried to drive at the same time.
• Supernatural sightings. Long hours behind the wheel can cause hallucinations, especially after dark. Drivers have sworn to police after an accident that ghosts or UFOs caused them to take their eyes off the road.

As experienced Tradition car accident attorneys, we know that many people know better than to try any of these things while driving. However, there are still plenty of distractions out there-and just as many drivers who think they can do two incredibly complex things at once.

If someone you love has been injured in a Tradition car accident, we can get them the help they need to recover. Call Fetterman & Associates today.