Texting And Driving: A Big Problem Today

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Texting while driving is a big problem in the United States today. Texting while driving today is a problem we need to fix, most American sends messages behind a moving car because they can't wait. One of the effects of texting and driving is you can damage the car or yourself. Two you can wreck and hurt yourself or others. Three you can kill yourself or others.

Texting and driving can cause damage to you or your car. You might think how I am a good driver. You're not being a good driver if your texting and driving you're being a distracted driver. Nearly 390,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting and driving

Texting and driving can cause a wreck that can hurt you or yourself. You can have a wreck and hurt yourself

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