Dangers Of Dangerous Driving Habits

We all are probably aware that texting and talking on the phone is a distraction to all drivers and can be very dangerous. Also, we all know there are many other distractions besides texting and driving, and any type of technology can cause a driver to be distracted. Forty-one percent of all drivers use their hands to text in the car while driving, according to Greg Gardner (52). It can cause people to forget about pedestrians or their surrounding areas. People who are distracted often aren’t focused and don’t have both hands on the wheel. According to Bryan Wilson, people may say that cell phones are easy to be pointed out as a problem, but statistics show the damage cell phones can do to a person while they are driving (6). According to Simon Usborne, time spent not looking at the road while talking on the phone is 15% of the time (68). Also, while texting and driving the time spent not looking at the road is 30% of the time (Usborne 69). As technology improves more and more people may feel the need to use their cell phones while driving. According to Melissa Healy, cell phone use can be as dangerous as drunk driving (42). Tests should be done to compare the various ways of sober people under the influence driving also to compare the impact of texting and driving. This would give us a better understanding of just how dangerous driving and being on our phone really is.

“Distracted driving refers to any nondriving activity that takes motorists ' attention away from the safe operation of their vehicles” (Leone). Every time a driver gets in a vehicle and decides to use a cell phone to have a conversation, either talking or texting, they put themselves and others lives in danger. The convenience a cell phone and the capabilities they offer have made them a substantial distraction and a cause of significant source of vehicle accidents and fatalities. There are three different types of distractions: visual, manual and cognitive. Cell phone use is the most dangerous distraction because it involves all three different types of distraction and plays a part in the increasing issue of distracted driving. Even

What do you think is the #1 cause of car crashes and accidents in the world? The obvious answer would be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Wrong. The main source of death for young drivers is currently texting while driving, not drinking or drugs, with almost twelve teenagers passing on every day in a messaging related auto accident.

3. Using a cell phone while driving, even with a hands-free device, is unsafe and can make

As studies have shown the dangerous effects of using cell phones during driving is strictly unadvisable and illegal, I would assume that people would put down their phones and concentrate on driving while operating a motor vehicle. Apparently this is not so, “According to Saskatchewan

Using a cell phone while driving has become the biggest manual distraction while driving.  According to a study, conducted by The University of Utah (2013),

In today’s society the traffic is very bad the highway is always jam packed and considering the new technology that is out in this time doesn’t help. Many people are driving with their phones in their hands. Either texting someone that they are on their way or changing the song on their playlist.

Once a driver gets on their phone, they also may decrease in speed because they are not focusing on the speedometer, which could lead to other drivers becoming agitated. Then the other drivers may exhibit road rage which could become dangerous to others on the road. A driver’s focus should always remain on the road. If one is on their phone they cannot see or hear what is happening around them. A driver being on the phone while driving is one of the biggest distractions drivers today face.

In today’s culture, we can receive information with just the click of a button from a device in our pocket. Texting is an easy and fast way to communicate and give information to other people. Unfortunately, people choose to text while driving, endangering those around them. Today I will share with you the dangers of texting while driving, why you should not engage in it, and how it relates to the public affairs mission here at Missouri State.

Many accidents are caused by distracted drivers who are attempting to punch in the address while driving. Making sure that you have added the address correctly and knowing the general route before driving is the first step to proper use of your GPS device. Take advantage of GPS systems that use voice. Using this feature helps one to keep their eyes on the road, avoiding unnecessary distraction by looking at the GPS device. Another safety tip is to put your passenger in charge of the directions. A passenger can be used as an alternative to voice directions, so one can keep their eyes on the road. Understand there may be changes not reflected on the GPS information. It is important to pay attention to the roadway and not depending on the device because maps may not be updated.It is important to understand how to operate your GPS device and to take advantage of safety features such as voice control. YouTube has many videos that may walk one through the steps to understand how to use your specific GPS.The principal rule of safety when using the GPS device is to always keep your eyes and the road and not your device. Using the GPS device can be a great tool to get you to your destination safely, especially when used

Its been about a hundred and thirty-nine years since Alexander Graham Bell made the first phone. The cellphone was made to replace the phone and its has become poplar. The progression of test messaging and social media sites through the more advanced technology has more people on their phones, becoming one of the largest distractions. Whether people think they can safely type on their phones while driving or just do not think there is any real danger in the act is a misconception. Being on the phone while driving is dangerous and needs to be

Provided below, is a compilation of the selected five research studies and reports by researchers that show the negative effect cell phone use while driving.

As a driver you tend to try to stay focused as much as you can, and sometimes will decrease in speed causing traffic and those behind you to get irritated. Many people have places to be and will not make it on time if they are stuck behind a lousy driver. In many states it is illegal to be using your phone while driving, and you can get many years in jail for it.

alone every year. The issue of driving while talking on a cell phone has become serious enough that five states have passed laws prohibiting this type of act and making it a primary offense to do so. Not only are drivers talking behind the wheel, but many have admitted to engaging in even more potentially dangerous behavior with their phones such as text messaging and surfing the internet. A distracted driver is a dangerous one. If you are focused on a conversation and your eyes are not on the road, drivers cannot be expected to make a quick and safe decision should the need for one arise. The behavior of a driver while using a cell phone has been compared to that of one driving while under the influence. Studies have shown that those who use a cell phone while driving are four times more likely to be involved in a crash than those who don’t.

"Turn right" "Turn left" "You 're destination is on the right". No doubt about it, having a turn by turn gps on my phone is a great feature. It 's come in handy as I 've negotiated my way around a new town in a new appointment. It 's helped me in the inner city to get to where I need to go. I 've even changed the voice on my phone so that the voice has a British accent. It makes me feel classy althugh I must resist driving on the wrong side of the road.