The following is about where I stand in a post of “Governmental Confusion’s” blog regarding to the use of cell phones while driving.
I personally think that drivers that are texting on their cell phones and doing other things other than focusing on driving is like driving under the influence of alcohol. Texting and multitasking on your phone can cause a lethal car accident. Sometimes I catch my friend speeding while she’s texting without knowing that she has done so. No doubt that there are people out there running red lights while so busy texting, having conversation on the phone. Anything can happen in a flash with everyone, but to die because a person irresponsible operate their and for the reason of TEXTING???! We already have sleepy, drunk, hungry, eager people on the road and we certainly do not need to add to the list ways to kill innocent drivers. Operating a vehicle takes a lot concentration and focus of your surroundings therefore; people should give undivided attention when driving on the road for their own safety and lives of others.
Hands-Free phone would not make a difference. Hands-free can be use elsewhere other than driving because being on the phone while driving is a distraction no matter what. However, it is a fact that multitasking while driving is proven to be the worse compare to driving intoxicated. Driving and operating a vehicle is a common thing for everyone in the U.S because we need it to get around places. We spend more time driving besides working than anything else.The fact that you ARE on the phone and commuting on the phone is the issue.
I agree that this is a serious matter to consider putting people behind bars or handing out heavy fines. Texas government need to enforce strict laws and sent out punishments to make it clear that driving is a very important responsibility and requires more concentration than people think it to be.
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I agree with my college editorial titled Don't Text ... just Drive! she is definitely right when when she says "drivers that are texting on their cell phones and doing other things other than focusing on driving is like driving under the influence of alcohol." She is right driving while texting or having conversation on the cell phone can cause fatal car accidents just because people aren't focusing with a cell phone in hand. I feel scare when my dad drives while he is talking in the cellphone because i can see that he struggle when he turns in street corners because he is just using one hand while the other hand is holding the damn cell phone imagine when texting that requires both hands and sight in the cell phone key board. Driving is some thing serious people should focus more when driving on the roads because their live and lives of others depend on how focus they are while driving. Just don't Text just drive is more safety.
An article by one of my colleagues about Don’t Text.. just DRIVE! is very real and should be a point of major debate. we hear multiple fatalities every day because of distraction while driving. I myself admit doing such a blunder every now and then despite knowing the risk that lies behind. Cell phones are obviously a major distraction while driving. Many states like New York and recently California enforce law that the drivers are not allowed to talk while driving. However, texting seems to be even more distraction than talking over the phone. The research has already proved that mind distraction in multi-tasking is obviously means less focus on one task. Especially while driving is even more severe, not only for the one who is driving, but also for others who become victim of someone’s mistake. Therefore, I think the Texas Legislature should take this issue very seriously. Unless there are some hefty fines or serious punishment, people will keep doing multi-tasking while driving. I agree with the fact that there are some situation that we need to do texting because of its importance, nonetheless, there are no other things far important than saving the life.
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