Rubbernecking is a funny-sounding word, but it could cause a not-so-funny accident. Rubbernecking is the act of turning or craning your neck to follow an event or stare at something of interest as it moves past. In the case of driving, studies have shown that rubbernecking has contributed to 16 percent of all vehicle crashes.
Unfortunately, many drivers rubberneck when they see accidents, causing them to slow down their vehicle and take their eyes off the road. Fortunately, there are steps a driver can take to avoid rubbernecking. To learn more about rubbernecking and why it is dangerous, click HERE.