Stay Safe: 9 Reasons to Avoid Texting While Driving

Contents

• Reasons And Dangers Of Texting And Driving Together
• That’s A Wrap!
• FAQ

Did you know that using your phone is involved in 26% of all car crashes? Texting while driving is a common mistake, and it's the most dangerous one. You might have seen scary ads or big signs on the road warning about this.

It might be tempting to grab your phone for a quick text, but you should think twice while texting and driving. Is one message worth the dangers?

Reasons And Dangers Of Texting And Driving Together

Here are 9 reasons you should avoid texting while driving

1.When you text while driving, you're doing "distracted driving." This means you're not fully paying attention to the road, and it's a problem because it combines three types of distractions:

• You take one hand off the steering wheel to hold your phone.
• Your eyes move away from the road to look at your phone.
• Your mind is focused on the text or task, which is a cognitive distraction.

Distracted driving has been a problem for a long time, but texting has made it much worse, making it more dangerous for drivers all around the world.

2.Whether or not it's illegal to text and drive depends on the place you're driving through. For instance, texting while driving is against the law in many areas, but the consequences can vary. In some places, you might face a 3-day license suspension. So, it's important to know the rules where you are and drive safely.

3.When you're driving and suddenly animal dashes across the road, you might not react in time if you're texting while driving. Texting makes you a real threat to these creatures. Plus, it's not just them you're endangering; it's also your passengers, fellow drivers, and yourself.

4.Don’t text and drive! Because it will slow down your reaction time, making it much more likely that you'll have a car crash. Your mind is too busy with your phone, so it can't quickly respond to what's happening on the road. So, it's a pretty safe bet that your chances of having an accident shoot way up when you text and drive.

5.If you're responsible for a car accident, your insurance rates could shoot through the roof. Most individuals think their insurance could jump up by about $249 if they're in an accident caused by texting while driving. But here's a tip – you can still claim you're not at fault if you have things like a police report, statements from the other driver's insurance, or legal documents showing reimbursements.

6.If there's a kid in the backseat while you're texting and driving, you're teaching them a dangerous lesson. Whether they're close to driving age or not, they'll grow up thinking that texting behind the wheel is okay. This sets a bad cycle in motion because everyone you've taught to drive might adopt the habit. So, by putting your phone away or pulling over for messages, you're showing a great example to not only kids but also other adults.

7.Imagine you're struggling to type your message with typos galore. The person you're messaging will get baffled, and you'll end up explaining that you were texting while driving. You can save yourself the trouble by simply pulling over to send your message. It makes the road safer for everyone and keeps you out of harm's way. Voice-to-text is an option, but it's not always reliable. Skip the hassle and just pull over to text.

8.Accidents and injuries are always tricky, both during and after they happen. If your carelessness causes someone else to get hurt, it could lead to hefty lawsuits and legal fines for you. You might end up with a ticket and other penalties on your license, and the other person's insurance claims or lawyer (if they have one) can be a headache. There are government funds for those without insurance, but it's best to avoid all these problems in the first place. How? It's simple: don't text and drive.

9.Picture this: you've just driven off the lot with your shiny new (or used) car. You're excited to meet a friend for dinner and flaunt your wheels. Your phone is in your hand, and you're about to send that text with your dinner plans. But then, disaster strikes.

You didn't look up in time, and you end up rear-ending the car in front of you. Your dinner plans are toast, and your car, while not completely wrecked, feels like it's the end of the world. The driver you hit is understandably baffled and probably not too pleased.

You both exchange information, get the cars fixed in a week, but your insurance rates shoot up. It's like everything you've just read is coming true, and you wish you'd listened and thought twice before texting while driving.

That’s A Wrap!

It's no secret that texting and driving accident is incredibly dangerous. It endangers you, your passengers, and everyone else on the road, possibly leading to injuries or worse.

The next time you're tempted to pick up your phone while driving, keep these reasons in mind and think about the potential consequences. Ask yourself if it's truly worth endangering everyone in your car and on the road just to check that notification, and you might reconsider.

FAQ

Why Have Most States Passed A Ban On Texting While Driving?

Most states have passed a ban on texting while driving to keep roads safe. When people text and drive, they get distracted and can cause accidents. So, to protect everyone on the road, these laws were made.

What Are The Consequences Of Texting And Driving?

Texting and driving can lead to serious consequences. It can cause accidents, injuries, and even death. You might get a ticket, higher insurance costs, or damage to your car. It's just not worth the risk.

What Are Some Of The Texting And Driving Facts?

• Texting and driving is very dangerous.
• It makes you 23 times more likely to have an accident.
• Many accidents happen because of texting.
• In some places, you can get a ticket and fines for texting while driving.
• It takes your eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds, which is like driving the length of a football field blindfolded.