A woman was driving along a clear road and doing something many drivers are guilty of when she suddenly lost control of her vehicle, causing her car to swerve and tip onto its side
A woman crashed her car while doing a simple thing many people are guilty of doing and expert advice urges caution. Kaitlynn McCutcheon, from California in the US, was singing along to the hit single, Baby One More Time, by pop legend Britney Spears when she lost control of her vehicle and ended up crashing.
She was recording herself at the time so the entire accident was captured on camera. In the tense clip, Kaitlynn, who’s a nursing student, can be seen singing along to the chorus of the hit track, hitting her fist on the steering wheel as she enunciates each word.
The student’s face then changes as she spots something, off camera, in the road. She grips the wheel with both hands and her vehicle swerves before turning on its side and rolling into what looks like a ditch.
When it comes to a standstill on its side, Kaitlynn can be seen secured in her seat by her seatbelt. She then reaches for her phone presumably to call for help.
The clip was widely circulated on social media, with Kaitlynn making fun of herself when she shared it on Instagram with the caption: “I guess you could say I got hit one more time…”
Many other people and news outlets shared her video.
ABC7 News posted it on TikTok and captioned the footage: “A Pennsylvania woman was belting out a Britney Spears classic on the way to her grandparents’ house when she lost control of her car and crashed, landing with the car on its side.
“She says she suffered a concussion and some bruises but was otherwise OK, adding that she’s learned her lesson about singing in the car: ‘I won’t do it anymore, obviously.’”
It’s not illegal to sing along to music while driving, but you could get in trouble if you’re believed to have been negligent behind the wheel.
Rule 148 of the Highway Code states: “Safe driving and riding needs concentration. Avoid distractions when driving or riding such as loud music (this may mask other sounds).”
It also recommends that you avoid other distractions, such as: “trying to read maps; starting or adjusting any music or radio; arguing with your passengers or other road users; eating and drinking; smoking.”
The UK’s Highway Code also forbids the use of mobile phones while driving.
Rule 149 reads: “You MUST NOT use a hand-held mobile phone, or similar device, capable of interactive communication (such as a tablet) for any purpose when driving or when supervising a learner driver.
“This ban covers all use of a hand-held interactive communication device and it applies even when the interactive communication capability is turned off or unavailable.”
Gov.uk warns: “You must stay in full control of your vehicle at all times. The police can stop you if they think you’re not in control because you’re distracted and you can be prosecuted.”
