Do you text message while driving? It may seem harmless, but distracted drivers account for nearly four out of five crashes in the United States, and looking away for just two seconds doubles that danger. Still, nearly 50 percent of drivers between the ages of 18 and 24 continue to text behind the wheel. I
personally know a boy who has wrecked his car while texting. Thank God no one was hurt, but his mother was so stressed about it and it cost money and insurance, etc. I have another friend who recently got a ticket going through a children's school zone and talking on her phone while speeding!
The Grim Reality of this is, is not only could you kill or maim someone else (or many others), but you could wind up going to prison for involuntary manslaughter for your carelessness!
In March of 2007A distracted driver, who was using his cell phone and ran through a stop light, killed Lauren Elizabeth Mulkey.
Only 17 years of age, her life ended too soon. Lauren was an accomplished scholar, athlete, and artist. Her family started a website and program called HANG UP - SAVE A LIFE. COM
http://www.handupsavealife.com/
The intent of Hang Up - Save a Life is to provide information and education on the dangers of distracted driving. Consider how many times you personally used or witnessed someone driving while using a cell phone, whether it be talking, looking up a number, or text messages. This seemingly innocent act has caused countless accidents and fatalities.
http://www.handupsavealife.com/
With our son getting his drivers license next month, I worry about other drivers, or he himself being distracted by a ringing phone or a friend texting. Please check out this site to see what you can do! We need to let our congressmen know that we want to outlaw driving and Texting. California has proposed a bill already after 3 children were crushed in their backseat!
Dr. Phil will have a show about it on Thursday this week.
http://www.hangupsavealife.com/
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