How many points are deducted for eating while driving?
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Eating while driving results in a 2-point deduction. Eating while driving is considered an act that hinders safe driving and will incur a 2-point penalty. The regulations of the Traffic Safety Law and its hazards are as follows: Traffic Safety Law regulations: When driving a motor vehicle, the following behaviors are prohibited: driving when the doors or compartments are not properly closed; hanging or placing items within the front or rear windows of the vehicle that obstruct the driver's view; making or answering handheld phone calls, watching TV, or engaging in any other behavior that hinders safe driving. Hazards of eating while driving: Eating while driving can lead to distraction, and even slowing down may not effectively avoid danger. If it is merely to save time or for convenience, the risks far outweigh the benefits. According to foreign statistics, the risk of accidents increases by 1 times when eating while driving and by 1.5 times when drinking beverages. These behaviors are more dangerous than using a phone while driving, and their hazard level is comparable to drunk driving.