Texting and Driving:Blind Drivers
Texting and driving is a dangerous act around the country done by teens and adults who most likely know the outcome of possibly killing or seriously injuring someone but doesn't cross their mind at that point. Electronic devices are distractions for people of any age, teens constantly on them. Texting, tweeting, or maybe snapchatting someone. Social media is overpowering minds of teens, completely controlling their minds, distracting them from the real world. Car accidents is one of the main reasons why texting while driving isn't allowed. According to Texting and Driving Statistics, In 2011 23% auto collisions involved with cell phones, that's 1.3 million accidents. Only 5 seconds is the amount of time needed to get you distracted for an accident little or small. If you go 55 mph …show more content…
Mostly the reason of laws. If people don't understand, they can possibly get fined up to $200 dollars. 10 states including D.C. prohibit all drivers from using handheld cell phones, 32 states and D.C. novice drivers from cell phone use, and 39 states plus D.C. prohibit all drivers from text messaging. A drivecam can be set up for parents to watch their teens while driving, provides real-time feedback with a video. AT&T has an app for android and blackberry that is a free anti-texting and driving(T&D Stats 1). According to Safety Tips to Avoid Texting and Driving, Silence notifications that tempt you to check your phone while help you keep your eyes on the road with no distraction. Even putting it in the glove compartment will assist you in driving(T&D Tips 4,5). I believe if you absolutely cannot wait on a text or call, it's better to pull over to the side or in a gas station/store, so you’re not getting any other driver in danger. Anyway of stopping texting and driving or using any distraction may protect you or any other driver on the street, completely changing the dangers on the
Texting and driving is a dangerous act around the country done by teens and adults who most likely know the outcome of possibly killing or seriously injuring someone but doesn't cross their mind at that point. Electronic devices are distractions for people of any age, teens constantly on them. Texting, tweeting, or maybe snapchatting someone. Social media is overpowering minds of teens, completely controlling their minds, distracting them from the real world. Car accidents is one of the main reasons why texting while driving isn't allowed. According to Texting and Driving Statistics, In 2011 23% auto collisions involved with cell phones, that's 1.3 million accidents. Only 5 seconds is the amount of time needed to get you distracted for an accident little or small. If you go 55 mph …show more content…
Mostly the reason of laws. If people don't understand, they can possibly get fined up to $200 dollars. 10 states including D.C. prohibit all drivers from using handheld cell phones, 32 states and D.C. novice drivers from cell phone use, and 39 states plus D.C. prohibit all drivers from text messaging. A drivecam can be set up for parents to watch their teens while driving, provides real-time feedback with a video. AT&T has an app for android and blackberry that is a free anti-texting and driving(T&D Stats 1). According to Safety Tips to Avoid Texting and Driving, Silence notifications that tempt you to check your phone while help you keep your eyes on the road with no distraction. Even putting it in the glove compartment will assist you in driving(T&D Tips 4,5). I believe if you absolutely cannot wait on a text or call, it's better to pull over to the side or in a gas station/store, so you’re not getting any other driver in danger. Anyway of stopping texting and driving or using any distraction may protect you or any other driver on the street, completely changing the dangers on the