Americans eat meals in their car 3 times a week and New Yorkers drive and munch more than most: survey

Americans will eat meals in their car three times a week – despite the risk of stained seats and greasy steering wheels.A poll of 2,000 adults found Georgians eat the highest percentage of drive-through dinners, gridlock-lunches, and bumper-to-bumper breakfasts.New Yorkers came in second place for the most popular ‘drive and bite’ states, followed by Florida, North Carolina, and California.Hectic schedules (38%) are pushing more mealtimes behind the wheel than around the table, while 35% admit convenience often trumps connection when hunger hits during busy days.Fast food (41%) is what’s most likely to be eaten while on the move, as well as hamburgers (25%), sandwiches (24%), and pizza (15%).“Eating behind the wheel has become a familiar part of modern life, whether it’s a quick breakfast on the school run or a moment of pause between meetings,” said a spokesperson for St Pierre Bakery, which commissioned the study.“But our research shows something deeper – that even in busy routines, people are still seeking out small moments to enjoy their food, often finding that time alone in the car is the only opportunity they get.“It might seem like a sign of how busy life has become, but for many, it’s actually one of the few chances they get to enjoy a meal uninterrupted.”The study also found 34% enjoy eating in their car, with 26% feeling just as good about dining behind the wheel as they do about eating at a table.Half (49%) of Americans generally eat in their car alone, with lunch being the most popular time of day to do this (45%).More than a third (34%) opt for quicker and more convenient food options to eat, with 13% only considering it a ‘proper meal’ when they don’t have time to stop and eat elsewhere.It also emerged that while 33% have previously had to pull over while driving to have another bite, 36%But despite 34% opting for less messy food, 37% have still managed to drop stuff between seats, and 18% have been left with seat stains ...