Hawaii No. 4 For #DrivingSelfies
That’s according to Instagram data. We also “like” driving-related posts more than any other state. But it can lead to distracted driving.
Two month ago I posted an item from  that said Hawaii was No. 1 for road rage.
The item was reported locally elsewhere, too. Generated a little chatter.
Now the same group has a new analysis on which states’Â drivers posted the most #DrivingSelfies.
“Only four states hold the dubious distinction of averaging more than two posts for every 100,000 residents: California, Nevada, Florida, and Hawaii,” . “Drivers in California and Nevada shared over 2.5 posts for every 100,000 residents, while people in Florida averaged nearly 2.4, and Hawaii drivers almost 2.2.”
And this: “What do these four states have in common? Thanks to Vegas’s slot machines and the sunny beaches of California, Florida, and Hawaii, all four are popular vacation destinations. It appears fun-filled road trips may fuel some drivers’ desires to share duck face snaps with their Insta followers.”
Hawaii also ranks as the state with the most Instagram posts with driving-related hashtags.
This is not a matter for amusement, says Auto Insurance Center:
“At any given moment during daylight in the U.S., are using handheld cell phones while they drive. These drivers may be talking, texting, or playing games – but one disturbing trend takes phone use a step further: taking photos and uploading them on social media, all while operating a vehicle.”
It’s a deadly habit: People aged 20 to 29, for example, accounted for nearly 4 in 10 fatalities “due to their talking, texting, web surfing, or photo-snapping while behind the wheel.”
So, put down the smart phone and pay attention to the road.
