What do the facts tell you?
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Distracted Driving is a very important issue because car accidents are one of the leading causes of deaths in the United States. It is estimated that 2600 people lose their life and 330,000 people are injured each year due to cell phone in a vechicle("Distraction.gov"). There have been many studies that prove the effects a cell phone has on a person's reaction time is very much the same to that of a person who is driving under the influence of alcohol. 94% of drivers agree that it is not smart or acceptable to text or be on the phone while driving ("Distracted Driving,"2012). Then another 87% agree with the laws that are against reading or texting messages while driving ("Distracted Driving,"2012). With this being said, the you would think this high percentage of agreeance would influence Governor Rick Perry to pass the bill in order to help save the lives of our love ones and friends. But, Governor Rick Perry believes its an infringement on our rights. Would you rather it be an infringement on our rights or end up being the person in the picture above? Checking that text does not only effect your life, but the people around you as well. Sadness, loss, guilt, devastation, tragedy and regret are the feelings that result from this issue we face in society.
The picture above states "lol no im nt bsy im only driving" ("Text and drive"). Only driving led you to lose your life. Texas this is your choice, what do you decide?
References
Bell, K. (2012, April 17). Guest blog post:Distracted driving awareness month. Retrieved from
http://bethlehempolice.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/guest-blog-post-distracted-driving-awareness-month/
Distracted driving. (2012, November 27). Retrieved from
http://www.aaafoundation.org/multimedia/Distracteddriving.cfm
Millen, L. (n.d.). Distraction.gov. Retrieved from http://www.distraction.gov/content/get-the-facts/faq.html
Noder,S.L.(2009). Talking and texting whild driving: A look at regulating cell phone use behind the wheel. Valparaiso
univeristy law review, 44(1), 237-282. Retrieved from http://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1030
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Text and drive. (2012, August 20). Retrieved from
http://www.sdasecurity.com/general/texting-and-driving-go-together-like-toothpaste-and-orange- juice/attachment/text-and-drive/
Texting and driving in texas: Is it legal?. (2010). Anderson law firm, Retrieved from
http://www.maafirm.com/library/texas-texting-driving-law-fort-worth-personal-injury-lawyer-attorney.cfm
The picture above states "lol no im nt bsy im only driving" ("Text and drive"). Only driving led you to lose your life. Texas this is your choice, what do you decide?
References
Bell, K. (2012, April 17). Guest blog post:Distracted driving awareness month. Retrieved from
http://bethlehempolice.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/guest-blog-post-distracted-driving-awareness-month/
Distracted driving. (2012, November 27). Retrieved from
http://www.aaafoundation.org/multimedia/Distracteddriving.cfm
Millen, L. (n.d.). Distraction.gov. Retrieved from http://www.distraction.gov/content/get-the-facts/faq.html
Noder,S.L.(2009). Talking and texting whild driving: A look at regulating cell phone use behind the wheel. Valparaiso
univeristy law review, 44(1), 237-282. Retrieved from http://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1030
&context=vulr&sei-redir=1&referer=http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=scholarly%20articles%20on%20te
xting%20and%20driving%20in%20texas&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CEUQFjAD&url=http://%3A%2F%2Fschol
ar.valpo.edu%2Fcgi%2Fviewcontent.cgi%3Farticle%3D10030%26context%3Dvulr&ei=T52dUM3_OqKsjALg2I
DABw&usg=AFQjCNEMrqXRqQo-54uhlGzHpCFDhNBuXa
Text and drive. (2012, August 20). Retrieved from
http://www.sdasecurity.com/general/texting-and-driving-go-together-like-toothpaste-and-orange- juice/attachment/text-and-drive/
Texting and driving in texas: Is it legal?. (2010). Anderson law firm, Retrieved from
http://www.maafirm.com/library/texas-texting-driving-law-fort-worth-personal-injury-lawyer-attorney.cfm