Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Texting on cell phones is one of the hottest forms of communication for young and older people alike. There is one big problem with this quick and easy form of communication; texting while driving. This has been an issue since it became a common main stream thing especially among teenagers. Statistics according to edgarsnyder.com say that 21% of fatal car crashes involving teens are a result of texing while driving. Texting is just like any distraction but is even more dangerous than many other distractions due to the fact that it takes at least one hand off the wheel and the eyes of the driver to be taken off the road. I believe that texting while driving should be banded in all states and those who continue to do it and cause an accident should be have a harsher punishment for the offence. I personally have been involved in an accident that was caused by someone who was texting while driving. Because of it I lost my vintage ‘80 Mustang that I had recently put a new engine and now have 6 individual scars on my arm because of it. If texting while driving is banned the total number of accidents should decrease and save lives. In addition to this I think that it would help if driving in general was taken more seriously than just transportation but moving a huge piece of metal at high speeds that can take yours or someone else’s life in the blink of an eye.
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I totally agree with texting while driving should be illegal in all 50 states. This is so dangerous this is the reason why so many young people are getting into wrecks. It is just as bad as drunk driving I think do to the fact you have no idea what is going on the road when you are looking at your phone. I hope that Illinois hits this ban hard and follows through with the ban. I also hope people will realize how many lives it will save by just waiting to read the phone while you are stopped.
ReplyDeleteAs an older texter, i will say there is way to much of it on our roads. I look for it when i'm on the highways and i am shocked, it was as if over other driver had a cell phone stuck to their face.I put my phone on vib. when i'm driving, then check it when i get to where i'm going.
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ReplyDeleteYour opinion is strong because it's supported by personal experience.
I wish we wouldn't have to rely on the government to "make" us do what is only common sense. Think about that: why do we need to feel something is "illegal" (like not wearing seatbelts) before we'll make good choices for our own safety?