Unbelievable Tales of Distracted Driving

Pedicure on the Go

Submitted by:
Gmzewski

I actually saw this going through Denver! Bumper-to-bumper traffic and this woman kept ducking beneath the dashboard for something. When I got close enough to see, she was painting her toenails while driving!!!



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Cruise Control

Submitted by:
Roberteams

I saw someone driving with their lights off, cruise control on, and sitting on the passenger side waving to people on 101 Freeway in Salinas California







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No Hands!

Submitted by:
SHAWBBI

I saw a driver who had a cell phone in one hand and his other hand was making motions that indicated he would love to beat the "day lights" out of the person on the other end of the cell call. And he was streering with his KNEES. I gave him all the room he wanted.



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Driving While Working

Submitted by:
SheBabbles

On a Highway going east I noticed a car that was drifting. About that time he crossed into our lane about 25 feet in front of us, then hit the shoulder on our side and flipped several times. The State trooper called us and said the man had been working on his laptop while driving.



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Breakfast Anyone?

Submitted by:
Lakrlady

This joker was steering with his elbows and occasionally his chin. Why? He was eating his bowl of Cheerios! His explanation for all his weaving and dodging? "I have to eat, don't I"?





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Multitalented Driving

Submitted by:
RachaelCABC

I saw a man holding a cup of coffee and reading the newspaper with one hand, shaving with his other hand and driving with his knees. He did all of these things while detouring through a constuction zone. No, he wasn't successful, he rear ended the guy in front of him.



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Driving With a View

Submitted by:
MikeSchutta

I saw this a couple weeks ago while driving through Casper, WY. A guy had the top down and was standing on the drivers seat steering the car through town. I watched him for about 5 minutes. Have no idea how he planned to stop.

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Artistic Driving

Submitted by:
Safe69

A guy actually had an easel set up in the passenger seat with paints and several brushes and was painting a picture while we were going 70 mph down a major highway.






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Productive Driving

Submitted by:
ArtRen00

I was driving behind a woman who kept looking down in her lap and her arms were moving in a flapping motion. I couldn't imagine WHAT she could be doing! When she stopped at a light I had to honk to get her moving again. Finally I got along side of her and looked in her car. She was KNITTING!


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Team Work

Submitted by:
Gerrydee1

This car ahead of us had a kiddie swimming pool on the roof. 3 kids in the car were leaning forward holding a part of the pool on the roof. The driver was driving with one hand and holding the pool also to keep from blowing away. I saw no ropes or tie-downs on this pool.



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Driving in the Nude

Submitted by:
Godaddyjoe

A woman driving naked with nothing but a butt.










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Driving While Playing Saxophone

Submitted by:
RajibAmin

Driving down the 495 Interstate in MD, I once caught a gentleman playing his saxophone while cruising at 55 mph in his Suzuki Samari -- lucky it didn't flip!





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Driving and Spying

Submitted by:
garbageworm

I saw a driver looking through binoculars.










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What's a Car Seat?

Submitted by: Nickaryn
My husband and I were on the freeway and witnessed a woman driving with a small infant on her lap. I could see clearly because she was in a compact car and we were in a full size truck. I rolled my window down (my husband was driving) and held up my cell phone indicating that I was ready to dial '911'. The woman then handed her baby to one of her passengers. Not sure if that was any safer, considering she did it while driving 65 mph. I didn't see a carseat in the vehicle, so I'm assuming the baby usually cruises down the interstate perched on someone's lap. BTW, the driver was not Britney Spears.Next: Another AOL User Spotted ...

Beauty Before Safety

Submitted by:
Amwilli100

Blonde in front of me with very long hair was blow drying her hair with the car heater blasting and used a curling brush and curling iron to style! Talk about multi-tasking!

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Spaghetti on the Run

Submitted by:
SANDY2CAT

My husband and I were driving down the Pennsylvania Turnpike and looked over at the car next to us and the girl was driving holding a plate of spaghetti.

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A Nursing No-No

Submitted by:
Ckbookcats

On Interstate 95, a woman was nursing her baby while driving.

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An I-40 Trend in N.C.?

Submitted by: StefanieScurvin

I'll never forget it. I was on 1-40 in Cary, N.C and I glanced to my left. And what do I see the driver doing in the next lane? He was brushing his teeth and appeared to have a cup that he was using for rinsing or spitting. Go figure! I told my daughter and we were laughing so hard. After a while the driver could see us laughing at him, and he hit the accelerator so that we couldn't observe him. About a week later, I saw a female driver brushing her teeth too, on the same stretch of road. What a coincidence ...

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Double Dose of Distraction

Submitted by:
Gvbajks

I saw someone driving with a cigarette in one hand and a cell phone in the other!

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Head in the Clouds

Submitted by:
Keziamarie

I used to get distracted by the clouds sometimes and had a few close calls. As much as I love the clouds, I've now banned myself from looking up while driving.

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A Diaper Duty Don't

Submitted by:
BBG001

I once saw a woman change a diaper on her child while going 65 mph on 695 in Baltimore. I'm pretty sure she broke a law or two while doing this absolutely stupid move.

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Time for a Tire Check

Submitted by:
DrSole58

I observed a driver literally hanging out of the window looking at his left rear tire while rolling forward at 30+ mph. He was hanging out over half his body. Really scary and STUPID.

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Mom's Major Mistake

Submitted by: Skootles84
My mom [clipped coupons while driving] and it drove me crazy. One day she was taking me to school when I was 12 and she didn't see that the light turned red and we hit a pickup truck in front of us. I had my backpack on and was in the front seat with no seatbelt. My head smashed against the windshield and I had bruised ribs. Now I ALWAYS wear my seat belt and make sure my mom is paying attention when I ride with her.

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Doggie Driver

Submitted by:
RDAILEY1051

I saw a dog on the driver's lap with its front feet on the steering wheel.

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Moist Eyes Are a Must

Submitted by:
LinusM1

I saw someone putting in eye drops at 85+mph.

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A Guy's Gotta Play

Submitted by:
XpertShot2

On the interstate in Sacramento, Calif., I saw a man playing the guitar (it takes two hands) and steering with his knees.

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Not One, But Two

Submitted by: FOG PEARLJAM
I'm sure there will be many people here who will say, this sounds made up. But believe me when I tell you, if I didn't see it with my own eyes I'm not sure I'd believe me either. Last week, I pulled out of [my brother's] street, onto the main road. Just then a driver passing by me in another vehicle had a cell phone to her ear, held there by her shoulder, and with the hand not holding the steering wheel, she was dialing another. I was dumbfounded. I just couldn't believe it. Really didn't think it was humanly possible, or necessary.
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Well, Her Pits Were Hairy ...

Submitted by:
Kfbbfan

My brother-in-law was driving on Interstate 690 in Syracuse, N.Y. and saw a girl steering with her knee, talking on a cell phone and shaving her armpits!!

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Practically Blindfolded

Submitted by:
Silky171481726

A lady was reading a novel while doing at least the speed limit on the freeway in the fast lane. That's like driving with a blindfold on.

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Dangerous Door Play

Submitted by:
Khillona

On Dec. 31 1972, on Main Street in Newark, Del., I witnessed a bunch of wild kids opening and closing all 4 doors while driving on a one way street -- it is a small stretch with 90 degree sharp turn too. They had everybody behind and slowed down -- it was their way of saying Happy New Year. Scary!

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A Puzzling Pasttime

Submitted by:
StacyEMT1

I actually saw a woman driving down one of the main roads in my city with a speed limit of 50 mph doing a crossword puzzle. She also had a small dog on her lap! Talk about asking for trouble!

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