article_snippet: Driver distractions are at an all-time high, according to new research.
article_snippet: Researchers from Oregon State University studied driver distractions.
article_snippet: Researchers from Oregon State University found texting, eating and other tasks were more distracting than ever.
article_snippet: The researchers, led by Oregon State University compiled findings that showed so-called 'distracted driving' was a bigger problem than ever.
article_snippet: RAC spokesman Simon Williams said that distraction is a major cause of accidents on the road and was a contributory factor in 23 per cent of fatal accidents in 2013. '
article_snippet: The absolute worst is texting on a phone, which is a whole group of distractions,' added Dr David Hurwitz from the university. '
highlights_snippet: Researchers from Oregon State University studied driver distractions .
  
highlights_snippet: Researchers from Oregon State University found texting, eating and others were more distracting than ever .
  