What is Worse than DUI?

Texting while driving is the act of sending messages on a cellular device while operating a vehicle. This act is starting to cause more trouble on the highways than most people can imagine. It has become so bad that the statistics are declaring that it is worse than drinking while driving.

The statistics based their reasoning off of the driver's reaction time and whether the driver is impaired or not. It is obvious that the driver is impaired. The driver is not devoting all of his attention on the highway and his surroundings. I have seen many people drifting out of their lanes because they were focused on their phone. Even though, all the evidence is available, many drivers are constantly guilty of this act.

Laws are being made to avoid this deadly act. Texting while driving should be ban all over because there are too many innocent people losing their lives, due to someone else's stupidity. However, not all of the states have banned the act.

Many people probably think that it is hard to get caught while texting. Drivers say, "I am looking down, but that does not mean I am texting." They may also say, "I know I drifted off out of my lane, but I was not texting." Polices know because the driver has the tendency to drive slower or drift out of the lanes. Some driver are talented enough that they can text without looking. However, the same effects still occur.

It is best not to multi-task while driving. Keep all of your focus on driving carefully. Texting while driving can lead to devastating accidents that does not have an explanation to what happened. Hopefully, the offenders will soon comprehend the consequences and care more about their lives. Think before you act!

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?

What is Worse than DUI?

Text messaging, also known as texting, was a great invention. It is very easy, and it even saves minutes for some people with their cellular phone plan. Texting has become an addiction to many. As a result of texting, people refuse to talk on the phone anymore. Lets face it, we all love this advantage. However, it can be harmful for many. Some people cannot even stop to evaulate whether their life mean more than a text. Many drivers choose to text and drive.

Texting while driving, is it really necessary for you to do? Texting while driving is an act consisting of reading or sending messages on a mobile device while operating a vehicle. This is becoming a common act for different ages and ethnicities. According to the 35 Percent Admit to Texting and Driving, more than 26 percent of drivers admit to doing this dangerous act. Young drivers make up 62% of the people that text while driving. Surprisingly, the elderly people make up 17 percent of the offenders. Many of the drivers do this act carelessly, not analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of texting while driving.

The only advantage that is associated with the act is making sure that the important message travels to the person that is anticipating on the message. The text message is so important that the disadvantages of doing the act are not thought of.

When the driver texts while driving, he is not concentrating on what truly matters, which is making it to his destination safely. The driver's concentration on the highway/ road is broken, and it can easily cause an accident. It has been shown that an accident can occur when the driver looks at his phone for as little as 5 seconds. Moreover, a texting driver travels more feet, than realized, before his car stops. "You are 8x more likely to get into an accident if you are TEXTING while driving". This supports my claim very well. Many accidents that are happening today are caused by texting and driving, rather than drinking and driving where the drivers are 4x more likely to get into an accident if they are drinking and driving.

Since texting causes slower reaction, is it really that important that you text while driving? Would you really risk not only your life, but others, to send a simple message? To you- your one word, two words, or even three words text may mean the world; however, I guarantee the world will not agree when they hear about the devastating accident that you have caused. Think about it drivers!