Eyes on the road: Distraction tops list of drivers’ concerns, survey finds - WTOP Morning Headlines - Thursday, March 29, 2018

When it comes to hitting the road, most drivers are concerned that distractions behind the wheel are bigger problems today compared to three years ago, according to a recent AAA survey. Distracted driving is a bigger problem than traffic congestion, aggressive drivers, drivers using drugs and drunken driving, according to 87.5 percent of drivers surveyed. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - March 29, 2018 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Eyes on the road: Distraction tops list of drivers’ concerns, survey finds]( When it comes to hitting the road, most drivers are concerned that distractions behind the wheel are bigger problems today compared to three years ago, according to a recent AAA survey. Distracted driving is a bigger problem than traffic congestion, aggressive drivers, drivers using drugs and drunken driving, according to 87.5 percent of drivers surveyed. 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