Phones and Driving

Lives of loved ones are lost each day. There are many possible events that can contribute to one's death, and distracted driving is too often one of these causes. Phones are used for communication and benefit our lifestyle, but they have also become a major issue while driving. Although, many people know that there are severe consequences to being a distracted driver, they still do it. Driving is a big responsibility and it should be taking very serious. Texting is the main reason as to why people check their phones in the first place, and it keeps getting worse.

Many companies and programs have encouraged people to drive as safe as possible. Many fail to perceive that teens are the largest group involved in car accidents. Teenagers involved in a car accident make careless mistakes like using their phones, and endanger their life. People don't comprehend that using cellular devices while driving is taking very serious by the law. It is a crime and will have serious consequences held against you. The use of cell phones should not be allowed while driving.

The consequences of texting and driving can be fatal. Many believe that texting and driving isn't a big problem and that they are able to handle multitasking. According to Snyder and Associates, atleast 660,000 drivers attempt to use their phone while being behind the wheel. It is very tempting to answer a text or a call while driving, but you should be aware of all the safety risks that come with making that decision. Most states have passed laws to make texting and driving illegal. Although most of the US has made an effort to persuade people to drive safely and avoid texting while driving, The National Safety Council reported that approximately 1.6 million car crashes are due to the use of cell phones. Lives of many are lost prematurely because of drivers who make the wrong decision and choose to text and drive. How many more lives have to be lost in order for people to understand that a text can wait?

Teenagers are the main and largest group that are implicated in consequential car accidents. According to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, distractions are one of the main "critical errors" that lead to teens crashing. Teenagers who are new to driving don't have as much knowledge as an experienced driver. Taking their eyes off the road and checking their phones is a common and dangerous mistake that many make. Most adolescents know the consequences of being distracted while driving. As reported by Edgar Snyder and Associates, 56% of teen drivers admit to talking on the phone while driving, and 13% admitted to texting and driving. Being behind the wheel is a big responsibility. The driver not only has to think about being safe they have to think about avoiding any fatal injuries to themselves and/or others.

No state completely bans the use of cell phones for everyone completely. According to

Governors Highway Safety Association, 38 states ban the use of cell phones for teen drivers, and 21 states as well as D.C. prohibit cell phone use for bus drivers completely. Utilizing phones behind the wheel has serious a serious outcome. Premature death is one of the many results of drivers being distracted. There are consequences for those who break any type of law, and breaking driving laws is not an exception. Traffic citations, fines, loss of license, and/or jail are a few of the many consequences. Fines and jail time may increase if the incident keeps happening, if the driver is drunk, or if the driver or any other passenger is injured.

The person behind the wheel is accountable for getting to places safe. Driving is a big responsibility and should be taken extremely serious. Drivers need to understand that to get to a destination it is a must for you to follow the safety rules. Distracting driving is something that can be changed. There is no need for people to die and their families to suffer, because a person is driving carelessly. Be responsible.