Officials with New York State are warning people to put down their burgers and other food when they are driving.

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According to new research the chance of having an accident while driving and eating is nearly 80% higher than driving normally.

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According to the latest data, drivers are three times more likely to be in an accident when they are eating and driving.

A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that eating or drinking while behind the wheel increases your risk of an accident by more than 80%

Eating while driving can lead to the driver being distracted and that could lead to an accident.

Check out the Top 10 Most Dangerous Things to Eat or Drink while Driving according to the website tkinjurylawyers.com

• Coffee – Coffee is the most dangerous food item to have in your car while driving! Because coffee is so readily available and so popular, it is widely used. Piping hot coffee in the car is just a bad idea.
• Soups – Just like hot coffee, eating hot soup is never a good idea while driving. Now that companies are making soups available in to-go cups and bowls, hot spills and burns are a lot more likely.
• Tacos – Fast food restaurants like Taco Bell make it easy to grab a taco on the go, but this tasty food generally requires 2 hands to eat. A spilled taco can create a mess on your lap and distract you while driving.
• Chili – Anything containing chili,...

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