Growing up
when I was younger I got a cell phone with texting on it. As I grew older I became more and more
dependent on texting as my primary source of communication with anyone and
everyone. Texting is a very large and culturally addictive activity that we all
embrace as what people do now days. But has anyone ever given any thought about
how dangerous texting can be? Especially when it is behind the wheel of a car.
Well the state
government of Pennsylvania has decided that texting while driving is a very
serious concern that needs to be addressed. “Pennsylvania's new law prohibiting
text-based communication while driving will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on March
8, making texting while driving a primary offense carrying a $50 fine.”(your
erie.com). Now many people feel very differently about texting while driving. Older
people understand how dangerous it actually is and that you really don’t need
to be in contact with your friends that much. People should be able to take a
small break to drive where you need to go then text when you get there. On the
other hand many young people who have grown up addicted to texting feel that
they are a good enough texter to get away with it and remain safe. But for all
those not believers out there this statistic might be able to show you that
even though you might be a good texter and a good driver , if you put the two together
it makes you bad at both. “In 2010, there were nearly 14,000 crashes in
Pennsylvania where distracted driving played a role, with 68 people dying in
those crashes”(your erie.com). So all and all texting which is a relatively new
technology over the history of man has brought some great innovative and communication
advancements but in the same respect it has a less talked about dangerous side
that can cause much more harm than good. Everyone needs to ask themselves is it
really worth dying to send you friend : lolJ??
Bibliography
http://yourerie.com/fulltext?nxd_id=219692
It's crazy how something can truly effect our lives, whether positive or negative. In the istance of your blog, more negative. Texting while driving has become a huge issue! And it's an issue not just for students but for parents and other adults too. I hope that the number of texting and driving accidents will decrease because it is so dangerous, just like you said in the last line of your blog.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely scary to think about how texting can affect the way you drive, and how much it can potentially distract you. I definitely think it was a very positive idea to ban texting while driving, it can save a lot of people's lives.
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