5 Foods To Steer Away From While Driving

5 Dangerous Foods to eat while driving

1. Tea or Coffee - When it comes to drinks, we know tea and coffee keeps you alert but it can be a real danger if you are drinking it behind the wheel. It’s piping hot and you have to cover your line of vision to drink from the cup. The lack of concentration a spillage or burn could cause mean hot drinks are better enjoyed in the service station than on the road.
2. Chocolate – An 80c bar of chocolate may well result in a €500 car insurance claim. We’ve all had or found melted chocolate on us after a long drive. Wrapping can be tricky and it’s easy to get distracted while driving.
3. Fizzy drinks – When opened they can spray all over the place, go up your nose and on your lap. Again not ideal when taking your eyes off the road for a second can cause an accident.
4. Burgers – You’re best off taking a 10 minute break to enjoy it. That way you’ll avoid a dry cleaning bill to get the ketchup off your shirt.
5. Hot soup – Definitely one to avoid while behind the wheel. Similar to tea and coffee you are likely to be drinking it from a cup that will obscure your view and a spillage could cause a burn or you to have an accident.

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