An article by one of my colleagues about Don’t Text.. just DRIVE! is very real and should be a point of major debate. Yes, we hear multiple fatalities every day because of distraction while driving. I myself admit doing such a blunder every now and then despite knowing the risk that lies behind. Cell phones are obviously a major distraction while driving. Nine states like New York, Illinois, Louisiana, Alaska, Nebraska, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington States and recently California enforce law that the drivers are not allowed to talk while driving. moreover, texting seems to be even more distraction than talking over the phone. The research has already proved that mind distraction in multi-tasking is obviously means less focus on one task. Especially, while driving is even more severe, not only for the one who is driving, but also for others who become victim of someone’s mistake. Therefore, I think the Texas Legislature should take this issue very seriously. Unless there are some hefty fines or serious punishment, people will keep doing multi-tasking while driving. I agree with the fact that there are some situation that we need to do texting because of its importance, nonetheless, there are no other things far important than saving the life.
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