Media Effects On Distracted Driving
In today’s world, we rely heavily on our media. Unfortunately, some people use it while driving. All generations are anxiously engaged in media. People keeping in touch with friends through email, text and various social media outlets, catching up on the latest news, using GPS for directions and entertaining themselves with games. While media generates daily opportunities, it also creates challenges. Using media while driving is one of those challenges. Anything that takes the drivers attention off the road is considered a distraction. While media generates daily opportunities, it also creates challenges. Media’s availability makes it difficult for individuals to remain mentally and physically focused while driving.
Statistics prove driver distraction can cause accidents, injuries and death. In the article “Distracted Driving: Facts and Statistics” states “In 2014, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers” (par. 5). Distracted driving is increasing as media and electronic devices are improving. From 2005 to 2008, distracted driving has increased. In 2005 there were 4572 fatalities involving distracted driving. It increased to 5870 fatalities in 2008. A 28% incline of accidents as more electronic devices are developing. In 2008, …show more content…
Anything that can takes the driver’s attention off the road is considered a distraction. Drivers should be mentally and physically focused on the road, not only for their safety, but also the safety of other drivers and passengers. We have laws and regulations for a reason! It does not do society any good if we break the law, cause accidents, injuries and deaths. Who is above the law anyway? No one. Those who are proud and think they are above the law deserve to be punished. The law is there for a reason, while driving we need to stay mentally and physically
Statistics prove driver distraction can cause accidents, injuries and death. In the article “Distracted Driving: Facts and Statistics” states “In 2014, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers” (par. 5). Distracted driving is increasing as media and electronic devices are improving. From 2005 to 2008, distracted driving has increased. In 2005 there were 4572 fatalities involving distracted driving. It increased to 5870 fatalities in 2008. A 28% incline of accidents as more electronic devices are developing. In 2008, …show more content…
Anything that can takes the driver’s attention off the road is considered a distraction. Drivers should be mentally and physically focused on the road, not only for their safety, but also the safety of other drivers and passengers. We have laws and regulations for a reason! It does not do society any good if we break the law, cause accidents, injuries and deaths. Who is above the law anyway? No one. Those who are proud and think they are above the law deserve to be punished. The law is there for a reason, while driving we need to stay mentally and physically