A third of young drivers admit
taking ‘selfies’ at the wheel

Research carried out in seven EU countries has found that young British drivers are the most likely to take a ‘selfie’ while driving.
According to the survey by Ford, British drivers were the most likely to photograph themselves while on the move (33 per cent), ahead of counterparts in Germany (28 per cent), France (28 per cent), Romania (27 per cent), Italy (26 per cent), Spain (18 per cent), and Belgium (17 per cent).
The survey of 7,000 smartphone users aged 18-24 from across Europe also showed one in four people had used social media sites behind the wheel; and that young male drivers were the most likely to ignore the risks. Nearly all drivers surveyed agreed the activities were dangerous. A similar survey by ETSC’s member Liikenneturva found a third of drivers admitted reading text messages or Facebook while driving.
In Europe, transport accidents remain the largest single cause of death among people aged 15 to 29.