Texting And Driving

Cell phones have had such a positive impact on society when it comes to getting information quickly and accurately. Cell phones, however, come with responsibility. This generation often gets distracted while doing tasks that require complete focus. According to Webster’s dictionary, a distraction is “A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.” Distractions while driving are completely unacceptable, however, our society has made it normal to text or make calls while driving. There are many causes to why people use cell phones while driving, and with causes there are effects. People like to fit in with society. Whether this means dressing the same or listening to the same music, people, especially teenagers,
“Over 90 percent of frequent drivers in an AT&T-sponsored survey said they know texting and driving is dangerous-but that doesn’t stop them from doing it. (The dangerous psychology of texting while driving). Many think that just glancing at their phone won’t do much harm, and that they can talk while they are driving because their eyes are on the road. This common misconception is false because the fact that drivers are having a conversation at all distracts them enough to make their reaction time slower and overall awareness at the wheel dramatically lower. (Using cellphones while driving is as bad as drunk driving) Texting is the number one way teens communicate with friends quickly and conviently. Texting and driving and talking on the cell phone while driving has no positive effects. Other distractions can have a hurtful impact on yourself or others. This could include eating while driving. Another distraction is focusing on specific visual clues while driving instead of the
97% of teens know that texting while driving is dangerous, and yet more than 100,000 crashes a year involve drivers who are texting. (AT&T).Undoubtedly there are trends which show that cellular telephone use is a growing factor in crashes. The effect of simply talking on the phone are astonishing. Although drivers who are talking will not swerve like drivers that are texting, they will still miss vital visual cues that every driver must pay attention to. For example, they could run a red light or speed past a stop sign. The fact that drivers are having a conversation at all distracts them enough to make their reaction time slower and overall awareness at the wheel dramatically lower. (using cell phones while driving is as bad as drunk