Did you know that texting while driving makes you 23 times more likely to have an accident? Yes it’s true ..
In 2009 almost 500,000 people were injured as a result of distracted driving.
Your reaction time while driving and using a cell phone – even with a hands-free device – is the same reaction time as a person with a blood alcohol level at the legal limit of .08 percent
Talking on the phone even using a hands-free device uses about 40% of your brainpower .. that should be focused on the road.
Drivers between the ages of 16-20 are the most likely to be involved in a fatal crash where distraction is reported.
… wait though .. it’s not just teens that are multi-tasking while driving ..
30 to 39-year-olds have the highest percentage of cell phone use in fatal crashes
Sending or receiving a text takes a your eyes off the road for almost 5 seconds. This is the amount of time needed to travel the entire length of a football field at 55mph.
So please don’t text and drive. Most states have distraction laws in place. Do you know the laws in your state? Injuring someone while texting and driving could cost you jail time and a fine…
Did you know? Dr. V