In the mid-1980’s, before technology became ingrained into everyday life, it was quite the ordeal if one was driving down the road and had to stop to make a phone call. An individual would have to find a pay phone to use. If he did not know the phone number, he would have to go into a business to borrow a phone book. If there was an emergency, finding a pay phone could take precious time. However, today we have the capability to make an emergency phone call in a matter of seconds with cell phones. Technology has improved the way doctors research medicine and diseases, it can help protect our homes when we are gone, but it has many negative qualities as well. Texting and driving leads to several distractions that puts people’s families and
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A visual distraction is described as taking ones eyes off the road. One might see a herd of deer on the side of the road, and the next thing one knows is his or her eyes are glued to the deer and ignoring the road. Manual distractions are defined as simply pulling one’s hands off the wheel. People make this mistake when they decide to eat a meal while driving. Cognitive impairment consists of one’s mind wondering off and the inability to concentrate on the task at hand. One may be driving and all of a sudden he or she begins to think about his or her upcoming vacation. All of these distractions are bad enough, combine all of them and the result is texting and driving. Texting and driving requires a person’s hands, eyes, as well as their mind. It is easy to understand why texting and driving is so dangerous!
What causes a person to text and drive? Why do people engage in foolish things of this magnitude when their life, as well as many other lives are put at risk? The answer to this question is a little chemical in our brain called dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that aids in the transmission of signals in the brain and other vital areas. Dopamine is the molecule behind the most sinful of behaviors and secret cravings. Dopamine can be love, lust, as well as addiction. For instance, a recovering gambling addict, who hears the sound of slot machines, may feel an overwhelming urge to start gambling once
A visual distraction is described as taking ones eyes off the road. One might see a herd of deer on the side of the road, and the next thing one knows is his or her eyes are glued to the deer and ignoring the road. Manual distractions are defined as simply pulling one’s hands off the wheel. People make this mistake when they decide to eat a meal while driving. Cognitive impairment consists of one’s mind wondering off and the inability to concentrate on the task at hand. One may be driving and all of a sudden he or she begins to think about his or her upcoming vacation. All of these distractions are bad enough, combine all of them and the result is texting and driving. Texting and driving requires a person’s hands, eyes, as well as their mind. It is easy to understand why texting and driving is so dangerous!
What causes a person to text and drive? Why do people engage in foolish things of this magnitude when their life, as well as many other lives are put at risk? The answer to this question is a little chemical in our brain called dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that aids in the transmission of signals in the brain and other vital areas. Dopamine is the molecule behind the most sinful of behaviors and secret cravings. Dopamine can be love, lust, as well as addiction. For instance, a recovering gambling addict, who hears the sound of slot machines, may feel an overwhelming urge to start gambling once