Essays On Texting And Driving
Texting while driving has become a major issue in recent years. It is very dangerous and puts the lives of drivers, their passengers, and other people on the road at risk. Texting and driving can cause serious distractions that result in accidents, injuries, or even death. The risks associated with texting while behind the wheel are undeniable. When a driver takes his/her eyes off of the road for more than five seconds to check a text message it increases their chance of being involved in an accident by up to 23 times. Even if you only look away from the road for two seconds it can double your stopping distance which could be enough to cause an accident if something unexpected happens ahead. Not only does texting increase your chance of getting into an accident but it also affects how well you drive overall. Studies have shown that when texting while driving there is increased lane drifting, less speed control, slower reaction time, as well as decreased visual scanning compared to when not using a phone at all. These factors make it much easier for motorists who are distracted by their phones to miss important information such as stop signs or pedestrians crossing intersections – all leading to potentially tragic consequences. In order to reduce the number of accidents caused by this increasingly common behavior lawmakers across America have begun introducing laws restricting cellphone usage while behind the wheel. In some states these laws prohibit any motorist from engaging in any form of communication with their cell phone including talking and even hands free devices like Bluetooth headsets; however most commonly they outlaw texting specifically since sending messages on your phone requires more attention than simply speaking into one would. No matter what state you live in though it’s best practice (and often required depending on where you are) not to use your device while operating a vehicle ” so stay safe out there.
The number of accidents on public roads has increased over the last several years. Initially, most accidents were caused by driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. However, in the recent past, most accidents have been attributed to distractions caused by using cell phones. Drivers using cell phones while operating a motor vehicle […]
Advancements in information communication technology have resulted in significant progress across various technological fields. The frequency of car crashes caused by the use of cell phones while driving is a major worry in contemporary society. This problem has a profound impact on both our social and personal lives, as cell phone usage has become an […]
Some of the common forms of driving distractors are: Using a cell phone or smartphone Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Reading, including maps Using a navigation system Watching a video Adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player Smoking Preview Driving distractions is the act of driving an engine vehicle while occupied with another […]
The objective of this study was to establish the reaction time (RT) of distracted driving. The study involved investigating drivers using cell phone to text while driving. Distraction caused by the use of mobile phone while driving increases the reaction time of drivers increasing the likelihood of accident. This study compares the reaction time of […]
In 2009 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that there were about 5148 teens of between 15 to 20 years involved in the road accidents (Farmer et al 39). In 2000 there were about 8,224 fatal crashes that involved young drivers. This shows a significant decrease of 37 % in about nine year […]
A driving license refers to an official certificate that permits a specific individual to operate one or more types of motorized vehicles such as a motorcycle, car, truck or bus on a pubic road (Garbarino, Nobili & Costa Pg., 28). There are various rules and regulations with regards to one having a driving license. Some […]
