The Dangers Of Distracted Driving

The issues of texting and driving have been ongoing for years now. Many people are at fault for being distracted drivers. No matter what age you are, seventeen or thirty-five, being distracted behind the wheel is very dangerous. There is no way to make people stop texting and driving, even if it is illegal, because people do whatever they want to do. Even though texting and driving is both deadly and illegal, people still choose to be distracted by a handheld device, the radio, or something outside of their vehicle. These various distractions can cause severe injuries or death.
There are ads, videos, signs, and documentaries about texting and driving. Texting and driving is a serious issue in the United States and all over the world. What is distracted driving? Why is it so horrible? "Distracted driving is any activity that diverts
"Alcohol is a substance that reduces the function of the brain, impairing thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination. All these abilities are essential to operating a vehicle safely," (NHTSA). Many people are against drinking and driving and treat it as if it is more dangerous than texting and driving. "Many public safety advocates say the current crisis with distracted driving is similar to the challenge the nation faced tackling drunk driving in the 1980s," (Upfront). Both of these distractions are dangerous, fatal, and should be treated equally.
Similarly, driving while tired is dangerous as well. According to NHTSA, "It claimed 846 lives in 2014," (NHTSA). When someone gets in a vehicle and they are tired, they are putting their life at risk and others' lives at risk. There are many ways to avoid driving while drowsy, such as, getting rest, avoiding alcohol before driving, drink coffee, and to take naps in between rest stops. Although all of the distractions listed above our sometimes fatal, there are many ways to avoid every one of