Posted on 4/25/2025
Grabbing a bite behind the wheel might seem harmless—after all, we’ve all done it. But eating while driving is a bigger distraction than most people realize, and certain foods are especially risky. Between spills, greasy fingers, and the need to unwrap, dip, or balance, some foods can take more of your focus than texting or changing the radio station. In busy areas, where traffic can change in an instant, even a quick snack can turn into a real safety hazard. And when both hands aren’t fully on the wheel—or your eyes aren’t fully on the road—your reaction time suffers. So which foods should be avoided on the road? And why do they cause more problems than you’d expect? Why Eating Behind the Wheel Is So Distracting When you're driving, your hands, eyes, and brain should all be focused on one thing: the road ahead. Eating interrupts all three. You have to grab, unwrap, balance, dip, chew, clean up—sometimes all while ... read more