Poll: Americans say marijuana is safer than texting while driving

While both activities are quite risky while driving, a recent survey finds that more Americans believe texting is worse than smoking pot.

A survey conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America found that more respondents considered using social media on mobile phones in comparison to marijuana use, reports the U.S. News.

According to the study:

Perhaps surprisingly, more people consider texting and using social media to be dangerous while driving than being under the influence of marijuana,” the study reports. “Moreover, roughly 9 in 10 consider driving under the influence of alcohol or opioids, texting or using social media on a cell phone while driving very dangerous, while just 7 in 10 feel the same for driving under the influence of marijuana.

The survey asked over 2,000 adults how dangerous they perceived certain activities and factors were when combined with driving. 99 percent of Americans thought using social media was dangerous while behind the wheel. 98 percent said texting would be a negative factor, while only 91 percent believed that…