Distracted Driving
Everyone is distracted from time to time. Normally, this is not a problem in most people’s lives; however, distractions can be dangerous. Adding mobility to the mix can make distractions deadly. People distracted by technology are endangering themselves and others. Distracted driving causes more driver related accidents than any other reason. For example, reports show “recognition error, which included driver’s inattention, internal and external distractions, and inadequate surveillance, was the most (41%±2.2%) frequently assigned critical reasons” (Traffic). While there are many types of distractions for drivers, some are more dangerous than others. For instance, this list includes such things as texting, taking or making phone calls, using GPS navigation systems, grooming, reading, watching a
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video, and adjusting their radio or other musical device. Of these distractions, five out of the six are technology-based and, if they are reading on their phones or a tablet, all six could be. However, “because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction” (What), and therefore the most dangerous. Statistics show that “in 2013, 3,154 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers…[and] approximately 424,000 people were injured…[Also,] at any given moment across America, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving” (What). It is no wonder that the main ages of fatalities and accidents occurs in people between the ages of 16 and 30. These people are more likely to text and drive or in some other way use technology while driving, although, driving is not the only area in which technology is dangerous. No matter their mode of transportation, be it their feet, a skateboard, or a bike, texting or manipulating technology while in motion is dangerous.
Many examples exists that show the danger of technology and movement combined, such as when people listen to music and are crossing roads, riding bikes in public areas, skateboarding on public roads, crossing railroad tracks, and cannot hear danger like approaching cars, weather sirens or any other dangerous noises. Even the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) warns people of the dangers of riding their bikes with ear coverings which block out noise. An article states “According to the Nationwide study conducted in July, about four in 10 respondents (38 percent) claim to have been hit or nearly hit as a result of other drivers being distracted by cell phones or other technology” (Distracted Driving Causes). This quote shows that technology has distracted a high percentage of people and lead into car wrecks and high percentage of deaths. Research is proven to say more teens have died from technology being distracted. In conclusion research is proven to say the more technology the more deaths, technology is
distracting.
video, and adjusting their radio or other musical device. Of these distractions, five out of the six are technology-based and, if they are reading on their phones or a tablet, all six could be. However, “because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction” (What), and therefore the most dangerous. Statistics show that “in 2013, 3,154 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers…[and] approximately 424,000 people were injured…[Also,] at any given moment across America, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving” (What). It is no wonder that the main ages of fatalities and accidents occurs in people between the ages of 16 and 30. These people are more likely to text and drive or in some other way use technology while driving, although, driving is not the only area in which technology is dangerous. No matter their mode of transportation, be it their feet, a skateboard, or a bike, texting or manipulating technology while in motion is dangerous.
Many examples exists that show the danger of technology and movement combined, such as when people listen to music and are crossing roads, riding bikes in public areas, skateboarding on public roads, crossing railroad tracks, and cannot hear danger like approaching cars, weather sirens or any other dangerous noises. Even the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) warns people of the dangers of riding their bikes with ear coverings which block out noise. An article states “According to the Nationwide study conducted in July, about four in 10 respondents (38 percent) claim to have been hit or nearly hit as a result of other drivers being distracted by cell phones or other technology” (Distracted Driving Causes). This quote shows that technology has distracted a high percentage of people and lead into car wrecks and high percentage of deaths. Research is proven to say more teens have died from technology being distracted. In conclusion research is proven to say the more technology the more deaths, technology is
distracting.