Hay Fever – Causes 2 Million Accidents Each Year
In the UK that is and the numbers would surely be greater for the rest of the world. Many people experience allergies during the blooming seasons when plants release huge amounts of pollen in the air as they drive to reproduce. While it is good for crops, it is irritating to drivers and the general public due to the huge potential for allergies. This annual event has necessitated the inclusion of pollen forecasts during the flowering seasons for businesses and vacationers included in the weather forecasts to help people cope with these nasty allergens that sends you into an uncontrollable sneezing spree. In the UK alone, 2 Million drivers get into accidents due to distraction by their sneezes and the lowly sneeze tends to distract people long enough to get them into accidents. At the wheel, a split-second distraction does have the potential to cause an accident for that is all the time that is needed to cause a crash. So do take necessary medication or mother measures to ensure you do get that sneeze under control.