The daily commute has more dangers than just sleepy drivers. One study says it appears to be pretty unhealthy.
According to the study of 3,000 commuters reported in Safety and Health Magazine, food is a major health issue on that drive to and from work.
About 68 percent of drivers reported choosing their route to work based on what fast food restaurants were in the area. The majority also reported eating an average of 420 calories on their commute.
The reasons for relying on fast food won't be that surprising. About 53 percent said they did so because it is, well, fast and they were saving time. About 20 percent said they were trying to avoid being too hungry.
One of the most interesting findings was the number of incidents of 'food mishaps.' Eating hot food or drinks that burned the driver happened to about 32 percent of respondents. Others reported unsafe driving behavior with food, such as balancing a meal on the lap (13 percent), driving with the knees (32 percent), and using utensils (6 percent.)
Finally, the drivers were given a hypothetical scenario in which a doctor asked them to stop eating while driving for the sake of their health. Would they do it? About 43 percent said no.
