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    Drunk driving has long been a major cause of accidents on the road but, now since smartphones have become more popular, texting and driving accidents have increased. Now days, in most states, intoxicated driving fines and punishments are higher than the punishment for texting and driving. In some states punishment for texting while driving may be non-existent. In the United States nine people are killed every day and more than 1,000 are injured involving a texting driver. Twenty eight…

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    drivers should be illegal. Many people die yearly because of distracted driving which is why we have to make it illegal. Too many people are dying or being hurt from distracted driving that could all be prevented by passing laws. If we make laws banning cellphone usage and making the people caught pay a certain amount of money or taking a driver safety class we could save thousands of lives. The consequences of distracted driving are sever and costing lives and lots of money. “In February 2012,…

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    Is texting and driving dangerous? People are involved in car wrecks everyday because they are texting and driving. It is a hazard to the person who is text and all other motorist on the roadways. Texting and driving is dangerous for all motorist. First off, texting and driving is distracting. Many studies texting and driving has been proven to be distracting. In the article “Texting Spells Trouble for Teen Drivers” it states, “The same report noted that 34 percent if teens surveyed…

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    In today’s society texting and driving has become a huge issue. Texting while driving has caused many tragic accidents and destroyed many people’s lives. People now days feel that they need to answer a call as soon as they hear their phone ring or if they receive a text. Texting while driving is just as worst as drunk driving it does not end well. There are many people out there driving who get distracted easily but texting while driving is one of the biggest distractions there could be for…

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    four car accidents are caused by texting and driving.Obviously, texting and driving is very dangerous but so many drivers are still guilty of doing it. Driver’s eyes should be on the road not their phones, for the safety of themselves and everyone around them. Texting while driving is also illegal in almost every state in the United States. While the U.S. is getting better about the ban, we still have a lot of work to do to enforce it. Overall, texting and driving is a seriously dangerous…

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    one of those obsessed people. Texting over the years have become internationally popular. It’s to the point where people are beginning to text & drive. There are studies that prove you shouldn’t text and drive but I believe it’s beneficial. Texting while driving is beneficial because it increases income for businesses such as the law enforcement, Insurance companies & telecommunication businesses. Increase in speed is very common when texting while driving. Texting distracts a driver manually,…

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    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.…

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    at his phone to read a text and before he knew it, it was too late. Texting and driving is a major issue globally for young adults. It is the leading cause in car accidents and has killed thousands of people over the years. Texting and driving can easily be avoided, but still people continue to do it to this day. Even if one reads and text and not actually sends one, it is still putting oneself and others at risks. While driving, cell phones are a major distractions to the community. The…

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    Texting and Driving Distracted driving, also called texting and driving, is when a person driving a car is texting, emailing, talking on the phone or on social media. Texting and driving was not a very big problem before the 2000s because cell phones have only recently become a big thing. Texting became popular around 1997, but only a small number of people owned smartphones. Texting and driving has also only recently become a very deadly problem in the United States due to more people…

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    driver off of the road which can potentially lead to property damage or injure another person. Texting and driving have become a major issue in America today because of the smartphones. Many teens and adults get distracted by calls, texts, and social media while driving which is dangerous and can put their life in danger and the lives of others around them. The statistics that come from texting and driving have increased significantly, a majority of drivers who call, text, or view social media…

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