# Americans say eating is the biggest distraction behind the wheel

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/culture/americans-say-eating-is-the-biggest-distraction-behind-the-wheel/

> Indexed question in Culture.

## Reading

Most Americans (85%) say eating can distract a driver, more than any other behavior tested, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.

Talking is close behind at 71%, while 45% cite music and 16% cite glasses. Just 4% say none of these can pull a driver's focus.

## Topline

In your opinion, which of the following, if any, can distract a driver while driving?

Americans say eating is the biggest distraction behind the wheel.

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

- Eating: 85.3%
- Talking: 70.7%
- Music: 45.2%
- Glasses: 15.9%
- None of the above: 3.8%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: United States adults
- Field dates: 2025-08-01 → 2025-08-06
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.2%
- Module: A
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://verasight-quirks-2025.tiiny.co#driver-distraction-factors](https://verasight-quirks-2025.tiiny.co#driver-distraction-factors)

## Citation

Verasight Quirks Omnibus Survey, fielded August 1-6, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.2%.

Canonical question URL: [https://verasight-quirks-2025.tiiny.co#driver-distraction-factors](https://verasight-quirks-2025.tiiny.co#driver-distraction-factors)