The Consequences Of Texting And Driving

Cell phones have dramatically evolved and increased over the last few years, and because of this change, the use of talking and texting on the phone while driving has increased. While people are on looking for the next big thing in a cell phones, they fail to pay attention to the road that lies ahead of them. This could cause car accidents, fines, and endangering other drivers. Not only teen drivers are using cell phones, but older drivers too. The consequences are injury or death, or getting a ticket and fine. The Federal Government also have many major companies involved, such as AT&T and Toyota to name a few, to set up pledges that state the driver will not use his or her cell phone while behind the wheel. The government also has a website,
According to undistracteddrivingadvocacy.net, the charts show a rapid increase of fatalities that occurred because of cell phone use behind the wheel. Cars are being built with hands-free technology where it can read the text out loud or people can talk without having to hold the phone and GPS. Many people believe this is safer, but it’s not necessarily safer. If someone sends a driver a shocking text message, that person could lose control over the car if they become overemotional. The driver is taking their attention off the road to listen to that message or to talk to someone. They may believe they are highly engaged in driving and texting or listening, but they may not be fully aware of their surroundings. The best way to prevent this is to pull over if the message is urgent. No matter how much you believe you need to talk to someone, it’s important to think about the dangers before getting behind the
Instead of raising it different prices from state to state, the government should set a price for all states. Travelers would know the consequences already from their action, and not have to wonder what the consequences are, if any, in that certain state. They would know the price, and may think twice if it’s high enough. The more fines they get means they could potentially lose their license, all because they felt the need to use a cell phone while driving, putting others live at risk for their own personal satisfaction. The more someone will have to pay, the less they may use their cell phones. After a while, the fines will add up and it may become a wake-up call for some. They may also be required to pay more money to get a lawyer. Also, there is a huge risk that they will get their license revoked if they keep adding points. Their insurance rates may skyrocket as well. If they don’t pay the ticket, they could end up in jail. People, especially teenagers, who don’t have the money but get the ticket will be devastated, and for some, they will stop texting and driving. This may stop many people, also saving many