Sad drivers more likely to crash
24 February 2016 - 02:38
Driving while sad is far more likely to result in a crash than being tired or using a cell phone, a new study has shown.Many road signs warn motorists to pull over if they are feeling tired, but new research suggests that a healthy emotional state is far more important for safe driving.Feeling sad, angry or agitated behind the wheel raises the risk of an accident by nearly 10 times.
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