Although it is well-known that it is dangerous to text while driving, it is always good to remind people of why it is so dangerous and distracting. There are three ways that texting while driving is hazardous:
Manual
When you are driving and one of your hands is using your phone, it is more difficult to steer the wheel of your car if an emergency arises. In general, it is unsafe to drive with one hand on your lap or phone and the other one on the wheel of your car.
Visual
It is critical to focus on what is ahead of you and keep your eyes on the road while you are driving. When your eyes are on your phone constantly, it is more difficult to focus and your reaction time is reduced.
Cognitive
If you are focused on replying to or reading a text, the chances of you being involved in an accident dramatically increases.
Rather than placing your life and other people at risk, it is a lot more reasonable and safer to wait until you pull over or wait until you get back home to send or read a text message. Unfortunately, every year there are thousands of texting while driving car accidents that are reported. If you were involved in a car accident that distracted driving caused, it can be very helpful to have a car crash attorney in Montgomery help you.