What is Worse than DUI?

In my first blog, I discussed what dangers there are with texting and driving. Statistics were even brought to further show that drinking while driving is not as riskier than texting while driving. Chris is shocked at this fact. However, Mr. Pye does not agree with this fact. Now, my question is are you referring to the standard drinking limit or excessive drinking?

I have continued to read articles on the issue. Articles such as Texting while driving is more dangerous than drink- driving, Is texting while driving really worse than drunk driving?, and Texting and Driving Worse Than Drinking and Driving show that texting while driving is more dangerous than drunk driving. In addition, the video that is provided on the Texting and Driving Worse Than Drinking and Driving further shows why texting and driving is more riskier than drinking while driving. On the video, it uses the legal amount of alcohol to display an accurate presentation of why one act is more dangerous than the other. One article states that it is not more dangerous because the driver does not stay impaired the entire time like a drunk driver does. This statement is true. However, it only takes a second for an accident to occur. Also, if the driver is texting, then he is, more than likely, going to receive a text back. If this occurs, then he is distracted trying to get his phone and reply to the text; therefore, this causes for his distraction time to increase, as well as his reaction. According to Christopher Neiger's article, texting while driving is more riskier mainly because the driver's eyes are not on the road which lowers his ability to react to changes occurring on the highway. Based on the information provided in the articles, I will continue to say that texting while driving is more dangerous than drinking while driving. Furthermore, to discontinue both acts, many laws are being enforced. We are familiar with the D.U.I. laws, so lets focus on the laws that are being enforced about texting and driving.

"The operator of every vehicle, while driving, shall devote their full time and attention to such driving", says the Oklahoma Governor. There are two laws concerning the act of utilizing a cellular device and operating a vehicle. The first law is the primary enforcement cell phone law, and the second law is the secondary enforcement cell phone law. There are differences between the violations of the two laws; however, they have a similar consequences. The law says that the driver can be pulled over and given a ticket. The laws will not immediately stop the act, but hopefully, it ends it sooner than later. Make wise decisions! What would you do to save lives and save money?