Study Finds That Obesity Increases Driver’s Risk of Being In Car Accident: Do You Agree?

by Heisenberg Posted 2012/08/08 03:28:26

Related Topics: Car Accidents, Obesity, Weird News

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SEATTLE.CBSLOCAL.COM reports:
A new study claims that obesity could not only increase a driver's risk of being in a car accident, but also result in more severe injuries.

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Independent Thinker 2012/08/08 04:27:35

No

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It is about clarity of mind not about the weight - good grief!
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Milady 2012/09/27 12:09:23 (edited)

No

No - no more than using one hand to steer a vehicle while texting or talking on the phone. 'Can't see how the size of your belly can distract you whilst driving...

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Not My Real Name 2012/09/23 19:37:20

Yes

Barring a demonstration of a flaw in the methodology of the study, yes.

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Robin 2012/09/06 12:19:09

Yes

A larger abdomen does impede ones ability to operate a vechicile. Pregnancy also.

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InoYamanaka 2012/08/17 04:45:23

Yes

Obesity has affect cognitive abilities. However, its unfair to blame only obesity. Generally people with fast-food diets (who aren't always obese), smokers, people who have sat in a window-less or not aired out office space in a chemically cleaned space without significant oxygen intake, toxic chemicals from cleaners of their own households, and I'm probably missing a lot: but they also have "fuzzed" or reduced cognitive process because of it.

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TKramar 2012/08/12 21:44:23

No

Increased risk of being in one: ridiculous.
Increased risk of being injured: plausible

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Steelshrt 2012/08/12 21:04:25

No

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Stupid ass texting, using phones, not paying attention is what causes accidents. 5' 10" 174Lbs. by the way.

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Heisenberg 2012/08/12 20:26:34

Yes

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That makes sense because it limits people's ability to maneuver.

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TKramar to Heisenberg 2012/08/12 21:46:14

You shouldn't be "maneuvering" anywhere. You're sitting behind the wheel, all you need to do is be able to turn the wheel and reach the pedals.

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Heisenberg to TKramar 2012/08/12 21:50:48

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Yes, but a large pot belly restricts one's ability to do that.

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TKramar to Heisenberg 2012/08/12 22:06:27

How? I don't see that.

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Heisenberg to TKramar 2012/08/13 05:41:23

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Because it makes it harder to turn the steering wheel when you need to swerve or whatever. That's why.

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TKramar to Heisenberg 2012/08/13 17:42:04

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The steering wheel is not obstructed by anyone's belly. Get that straight.

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Heisenberg to TKramar 2012/08/13 18:32:39

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Whatever, Dude. I'm not going to argue with you. I've got better things to do with my time. The last word is all yours. Cheers!

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Robin to TKramar 2012/09/06 12:20:23

have you ever been pregnant?

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TKramar to Robin 2012/09/06 13:17:09

Nope. But they do make seats and steering wheels adjustable for people of all shapes and sizes.

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Milady to TKramar 2012/09/27 12:12:39

I agree. I don't have any problem steering, even with my 'pot'!

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Milady to Heisenberg 2012/09/27 12:13:39

I accidentally raved your comment instead of the one below. Can I blame my pot belly for the accident? LOL

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TKramar to Milady 2012/09/27 17:47:00

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Well, I guess other people will, so I guess you could.

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mae 2012/08/12 18:29:17

No

No, not necessarily...the inevitable questions about weight causing inability-or-restricted ability to steer, apply the brakes, distracted by that whopper meal being eaten while driving. My question to the researchers: for each person included in this study--was their weight gain before, or, after an auto accident? What are we really seeing here in these statistics?--an excuse for auto insurance companies to increase rates for over-weight drivers, regardless of driving history!

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You Know IT 2012/08/12 07:49:05

No

Damn, i ment to say "Yes" as you are more prone to heart attacks which could cause accidents, along with the fact that who knows you might just end up eating behind the wheel and cause some accidents just 'cause you were stupid

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Merlin 2012/08/12 05:18:46

Yes

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Being over weight can cause many different kinds of problems, also, there's only so much room behind the wheel of a car.

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joe mauro 2012/08/12 01:22:50

Yes

TOO BUSY EATING AND OR THONL\KING ABOUT FOOD

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adeenmckenziekennedy 2012/08/12 00:59:56

No

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How does weight have anything to do with people getting in car accidents? People of all sizes get in car accidents.

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Glenn Diamant 2012/08/12 00:10:53

No

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I don't see any connection between obesity and car accidents.

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MsDianna 2012/08/11 12:23:40

No

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skinny people have accidents too. it's doing too much other stuff besides paying attention to what is going on around us that causes accidents.
keep hands on the wheels, eyes on the road and ears listening to what is happening not totally absorbed talking on phone, listening to radio.
sometimes it just being at the wrong place at the right time.
so stay lert at all times!

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Ichiban Otousan 2012/08/11 12:03:22

No

the inability to keep your hands on the wheel and pay attention is the cause.
Stop the phones, stop the cigarettes, stop with the make-up. C'mon folks, just pay attention!

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YYCDad 2012/08/11 08:34:32

No

While I don't believe that people should eat all of the crap and be reticent in their physical activities, I don't believe that "obesity" is the cause of anything but possible ill health to that person - and perhaps the example to their children.

Check out the documentary "Fat Head" for more information.

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Witch.Nikki.Jo 2012/08/11 07:41:31
Somkey the Hores 2012/08/11 05:05:34

No

Not if you position the seat properly.

Obese bashing is just the left's next target after smokers. Next it will be "mental health" as in, if you don't agree with us you're crazy. It's already starting.

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Witch.N... to Somkey ... 2012/08/11 07:49:43
Somkey ... to Witch.N... 2012/08/11 23:13:24

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In your singular experience. Quit whining.

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Peewee 2012/08/11 02:37:58 (edited)

No

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You can maneuver car seats and steering wheels all over to fit almost everybody. That article was sketchy at best. Old people are far worse. Then there's the normal sized drivers who are just plain dangerous. Then there's those drivers putting on their makeup and curling their hair or shaving... Yup, driving is dangerous. Drive defensively. P.S. cool traffic photo!

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Witch.N... to Peewee 2012/08/11 07:43:48
TKramar to Witch.N... 2012/08/12 21:48:31

True, but then people don't need to be driving those cars. Shaquille O'Neal doesn't need to drive a Vette, and my sister doesn't need to be driving a crew cab.

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Pronatalist Pronatalist 2012/08/11 01:37:54

Yes

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Isn't stupidity the common factor in both cases?

What? Another Duh? Study?

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westernslope~PWCM~JLA 2012/08/11 00:43:23

Yes

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put down the donut and coffee and drive!

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Shahd 2012/08/10 23:45:20

No

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and for the people who voted yes and are disgusted by fat people
remember that they're fat for a reason and have some emotions..

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Ichiban... to Shahd 2012/08/11 12:06:02

LOL....now THAT was funny! especially because we all KNOW the reason.

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Shahd to Ichiban... 2012/08/11 23:34:27

wow you sure do laugh easily

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Ichiban... to Shahd 2012/08/12 04:38:42

wait...is that it? THAT is your comeback? so disappointed.

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