It's a known fact that drivers shouldn't text while behind the wheel, but a new study suggests people are doing a whole lot more than sending messages.
The study, which surveyed 2,067 people in the U.S. aged 16 to 65, closely looked at the behaviors of those who use their smartphone and drive at least one time each day. The survey is also a part of AT&T's greater "It Can Wait" campaign, a major effort that has brought awareness to distracted driving since its 2010 launch.
About 17% of participants admitted to snapping selfies or pictures while driving, and one in 10 said they participate in video chats.
The reasons for continually checking a mobile device aren't too surprising: Many cited force of habit, addiction and the fear of missing out as why they look at a smartphone while driving. That said, about 62% of drivers like to keep their smartphones within easy reach.
Texting and driving is unquestionably dangerous; according to the National Safety Council, texting was responsible for 100,000 crashes in 2013 and those who are texting are eight times more likely to crash.
It's uncertain as of now how other forms of smartphone use (selfies, video chats, etc.) factor into crashes, compared to texting.