"U Drive. U Text. U Pay"
Texting and Driving? We all think to ourselves, “No way, I
would never do that” but the sad truth is, most of us do. According to www.distraction.gov, 660,000 drivers at
any given moment in the United States are currently using some sort of
technological device while driving. This is a number that has remained constant
since 2010. Suddenly the quick four-minute drive to the store becomes more than
just a daily activity, it’s an opportunity to put your life at risk. Driving at
a rate of 55 mph or faster while texting is the equivalent to having your eyes
closed while driving across the entire length of a football field. No one in
their right mind would drive the entire length of a football field with their
eyes closed, so why would we spend a few seconds of our time while operating a
moving vehicle to check an insignificant and irrelevant text message? It may
seem like not a big deal at the time, but the consequences can be irreversible.
Many people unfortunately have lost loved ones because of distractions while
driving, and all of these distractions can be very avoidable. It’s not only
texting that is distracting when we are driving; its eating, drinking, putting
on makeup, combing our hair, looking through your purse in the passenger seat,
shaving your face, looking for something in the glove compartment, and looking
at yourself in the mirror, you get the idea. Too many times I have been in the
car driving around town and have noticed people not paying attention to the
road. I know it is hard to not be
distracted with our fast paced culture that we live in now. We are always on
the go and have a million things rushing through our heads. Especially with all the new technology being developed, it makes it even harder for us to limit these distractions. But next time you are
in the car, please keep your phone away for the short drive you have. You don’t
want to end up like these teens in this new commercial below.
Texting and driving is so terrifying especially since so many people are doing it nowadays. I think by adding this video really puts it into perspective because it's so real and it can happen to quickly. It's so scary to drive past a car and notice that they are texting, knowing any second they could hit another car from not paying attention. I agree that texting isn't they only problem, it's also looking in your purse or in the glove compartment that can make someone get into an accident. This was a great topic to pick because it's so common especially with teenagers. People need to realize that sending a text is not worth losing a life.
ReplyDeleteI agree that texting while driving is becoming a huge issue in our society. This video shows just how dangerous it can be, and how fast one's life can be put in danger. I have seen people texting while driving, and it makes me super nervous. Knowing that they are not paying attention to what is going on around them is very dangerous, because they could hit another car, hit a person, run a red light, etc. You make a good point when you point out that there are other distractions while driving, such as eating or looking in the miror. Texting while driving is the most common distraction, and it is not only done by teens, but also by adults. Everyone is guilty of texting while driving at one point or another, which is sad. I agree with Sarah when she said that sending a text is not worth losing a life.
ReplyDeleteThere is never any reason to text and drive. One simple quick text can really change someones life forever. Being in this new generation of cell phones, texting and driving is something completely new to society. I think we all say we won't do it but you are right almost everyone has at some point or another. I think we need to think a little harder about the actual consequences of texting and driving. I had never heard of the analogy of driving across a football field but I think it is very accurate. Not only is texting and driving bad but any distracted driving can cause a crash and we need to send the message to people that this can all wait or you could pull over to do whatever you need to do.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you and so many people are texting and driving in our society. People know the consequences of texting and driving but they never think it through all the way when it is in action and have to text a friend back right away. Almost everyone is guilty of texting and driving or calling someone while driving. You are still taking your eyes off the road to search in your contacts. I like how you said it is not only texting and driving that are distractions. I was mixing up my slushy when I was driving, took my eyes off the road for a couple seconds and right when I looked up I rear ended someone. Luckily I was not going very fast but anything can happen when you are distracted. It is won't worth it in the end you could be taking away your life or someone else's. This is a very serious subject and I think everyone needs to be educated on it and drill the consequences in our societies brains.
ReplyDeletetexting and driving maybe a very difficult and dangerous thing to our lives because it keeps us away from paying attention and may lead to accidents.I know sometimes certain situations occur that we may respond to a social media network but there are ways of doing it to avoid attention and accidents.This blog post is a very thoughtful and educational post because it appeals to our society especially the youths and adolescents whom are mostly affected by this and what causes high rate death in America. Is also true that is not only texting and driving which is the greatest thing but there are other distractions like eating,calling or not concentrating on what we are doing at that moment.I know it is hard to not be distracted with our fast paced culture that we live in now. We are always on the go and have a million things rushing through our heads. But what is better being distracted and loose life or being cautious and staying alive
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