We've all seen someone driving down the road distracted by their cell phone, food, or a GPS device. However, a recent survey of U.S. drivers reveals even more outlandish behavior happening behind the wheel.

In an effort to discourage distracted driving in conjunction with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, Harris Poll, on behalf of Erie Insurance, conducted an online survey in February of 1,915 U.S. drivers aged 18 and older asking what they do behind the wheel.

Besides the obvious phone distractions of texting and talking, people admitted to other distractions, including:

taking selfies
daydreaming
applying makeup
styling hair
reading
changing clothes
singing and dancing
romantic encounter/PDA
brushing/flossing teeth
changing drivers
putting in contact lenses or eye drops
curling eyelashes
going to the bathroom
scratching off lottery tickets
playing the guitar

The Erie Insurance infographic on the next page, "Eyes on the Road, Hands on the Wheel," breaks down the numbers and provides additional insights into distracted driving, including the fact that 42% of the survey respondents admitted to engaging in distracted behaviors, but 20% say they never do so when passengers are in the car.

Eyes on the Road, Hands on the Wheel Infographic, Erie Insurance

Source: Infographic: Eyes on the Road, Hands on the Wheel

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They did what? Distracted driving survey reveals wide range of dangerous behaviors

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