One of the leading causes of texting and driving is car crashes. According to an AAA poll, “21% of drivers are involved in a fatal accident that was the source of texting and driving.” You never think by reading your moms …show more content…
Ever think your not going to be the one to ever run a stop sign or a red light from texting and driving? Think again, because it could be you the next time. I can relate to this specific topic in my own personal experience. A few months ago I was coming up to at a red light behind about five cars and as I was sending my text message I didn’t stop soon enough and rammed the car right in front of me. Not paying attention for that half a second caused me in an accident and it was definably not worth it. Thankfully it wasn’t a bad accident but if it were maybe five seconds later it could have caused in a more fatal accident if It was in the middle of an intersection. In further news when running a red light you can kill somebody weather they are crossing the street on a bike, feet, or if it’s another car coming the opposite direction. Causing someone fatal issues, hospitalized, and even death. For what? Something that isn’t nearly as important as you