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Authors, sign in!Many of Us have been at fault for texting while driving, I know I have done it a couple of times. But after watching this PSA it makes you realize what is truly at risk when you do something that could kill not only you, but innocent people as well.
According to Good Morning America, "One April 2006 study found that 80 percent of crashes, and 65 percent of near crashes, are caused by distractions -- from putting on makeup to writing and eating. And teens say that texting is their No. 1 driving distraction, according to another 2006 study from Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). "
WOW
Next week, Washington will become the first state to ban "driving while texting." At least three states and the District of Columbia already ban using cell phones without hands-free devices.
So, what does that say to teenage drivers?
Well, this PSA is a great example of what can happen when you text and drive....
What are your thoughts?
To read more about the Good Morning America Article, click here.
Published December 18, 2009 by Tatiana McKinney |
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