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
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