WATCH: Terrifying moment driver watches TV on busy | Tech News

Shocking footage has emerged displaying a driver apparently watching videos on a screen whereas travelling alongside a busy UK motorway during the morning rush hour.

The video was captured at round 6am on the M4 final week, on January 22, as visitors was starting to construct. The motorist who filmed the incident, who didn’t want to be quoted, stated the driver first caught their consideration after repeatedly swerving throughout the center lane.

After pulling alongside the vehicle, the filmer seen a screen on the dashboard taking part in videos.

That was once they started recording. They stated they remained within the neighborhood of the car for round 20 minutes and that the driver’s behaviour didn’t improve during that time.

The alarming footage has prompted critical issues about street security and driver distraction.

Commentary alongside the video has been supplied by former police officer Ben Pearson and Nextbase’s Head of Road Safety, Bryn Brooker.

Bryn Brooker warned that watching videos whereas driving dramatically will increase the risk of critical or deadly collisions.

He stated: “Watching TV or videos while driving massively reduces reaction times and awareness, leaving no margin for error.

“At 70mph, your car is travelling over 100 feet every second. Taking your eyes off the road for even a few moments to watch a video means you’re effectively driving blind at speeds where collisions are far more likely to be fatal.”

He added: “The penalty for watching TV while driving would start at six points and a £200 fine, but when combined with speeding or dangerous driving, motorists can face fines of up to £1,000, a driving ban, and even prosecution.

“Footage like this plays a vital role in raising awareness, supporting police investigations when incidents occur, and reminding drivers that reckless behaviour on the road can have life-changing consequences.”

Ben Pearson, a former Police Interceptor and Nextbase police advisor, described the footage as deeply regarding.

He stated: “This footage is alarming, and so is how common it’s becoming.

 “Motorways feel safe and predictable, which makes drivers complacent. But unexpected hazards, a sudden brake, a lane change, debris, require instant reactions. If your eyes are on a screen, you’ve already lost.”

He urged members of the public to take motion in the event that they witness comparable behaviour.

“I’d urge anyone who sees this kind of driving to report it,” he stated. “And for drivers tempted to use their phones or watch videos, remember: no message, no video, no call is worth a life.”