Ways To Be Distracted Analysis

379 1 September 2010 Distracted Driving 2009 Highlights „„ In 2009, 5,474 people were killed on U.S. roadways and an estimated additional 448,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes that were reported to have involved distracted driving (FARS and GES). „„ Of those people killed in distracted-driving-related crashes, 995 involved reports of a cell phone as a distraction (18% of fatalities in distraction-related crashes). „„ Of those injured in distracted-driving-related crashes, 24,000

Abstract Advancing technology in wireless communications is presenting a growing concern for distracted driving due to using cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. Although distracted driving accidents and fatalities have risen in the last decade, placing a ban on the use of a cell phone or other electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle as some states have will not resolve the issue. In fact a ban on cell phones and driving may very well increase the accident and fatality

terrifying number of ways to distract yourself while on the road¨ (Chang, 2015). Again, distraction comes in different forms and there are new ways to be distracted. Many people are texting and talking on the phone, as well as checking on social media, taking pics and using Facetime. Then, children observe that their parents are distracted while driving. A video on raising awareness of distracted driving said that, “Studies show if kids grow up in a house with mom and dad who drives distracted they are three

driver wasn’t paying attention. It should be illegal for citizens to text and drive. Distracted people will crash, and innocent people will die. People who monotonously get distracted by texting and driving will eventually crash. “Drivers who are texting, posting selfies on Instagram or checking their Facebook page are six to 12 times more likely to be involved in an accident,”(“Texting”16). Drivers who a being distracted by social media are more likely to crash and hurt others. Not only does texting

individuals but also advocacy efforts to change public policy and support legislative reform to prevent injuries (Dellinger & Sleet, 2013, p.83).” Through the following analysis, this paper will explore the use of an intense and wide ranging social media campaign as an intervention for the reduction of unintentional injury of distracted pedestrians due to the use of mobile devices. Pedestrian-involved Traffic Accidents Burden of Disease Most recent research findings from the National Highway Traffic

Pepper advertising agency came out with this advertisement to help show people the result of being a distracted driver. The ad says that during school holidays the number of car accidents involving a child will increase. Red Pepper Agency is trying to give one the perspective of what could actually happen in an interesting way; because it will give someone a clear picture of ways one could be distracted, the result of it, and how easy it could happen to anyone. It is appropriate for its culture because

use their cell phones while driving is that there is no consistency in the laws across the country. Certain states have legislation that bans cell phone use, while other states only ban certain usage situations. Tough federal legislation is the only way to decrease the use of handheld cell phones while driving. The tougher the laws are, the less likely people will be to use

can you give driving any of your focus when you’re being distracted in three different ways when you start texting? Well, you can’t. You aren’t paying attention to the road, not well at least. B. Not only does texting distract you while you’re doing it, but also after you’ve put your phone back down. A University of Utah article wrote, “It takes 27 seconds following a text to regain full attention to driving.” So not only are you distracted for the duration of the time you’re looking at your phone

smartphone. They are seen all over the world and in every building. Cell phone use while driving has increased exponentially in young adults over the past few years, many reasons such as dependency and addiction can lead to this but there are also ways to try to limit cell phone use by different sensors or helpful tips. Cell phone use has grown in popularity in college students and young adults all over the world, because of this, cell phones are being used more and more while driving. More and

will be taken away. However, over the past few years one of the growing problems in United States not only affects young drivers but drivers of all ages. Distracted driving is a growing problem in the United States that affects not only people of all ages but race, and gender as well. In 2011, 3,331 people were killed in crashes due to distracted driving (National Highway Traffic Safety

think this is just a story, but multiple families have to bury a loved one each day as a result of someone driving while distracted. Although this is terrible, only 14 states have a hand-held cell phone ban to prohibit distracted drivers ("Distracted Driving, Cell Phones and Texting."). Laws prohibiting cellphone use while driving need to be enforced immediately. Cameron- Distracted driving is deadly, and statistics show that it can be devastating to more than just one person. An online article titled

Center, “One in three (34%) of texting teens ages 16-17 say they have texted while driving. That translates into 26% of all American teens ages 16-17” (Teens and Distracted Driving). Also, “48% of teens ages 12-17 admit to being in the car when the driver was texting” and “40% say they have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put themselves or others in

engaged into their own cell-phone than concentrating on the road and surroundings while driving. In the years of 2009 and 2010, a survey was conducted on technology based driver distraction engagement in an Accident Analysis and Prevention article. Drivers were questioned on certain distracted driving habits. The majority of people who were studied knew of the harms caused in using technology while driving however,

times and that can decrease the number of car accidents. Others think hackers could hack the cars which would be very dangerous. Self-driving cars have more benefits like less pollution, fewer traffic accidents and deaths, and reduce the amount of distracted drivers. Drivers are always getting

Written Analysis #3 The article I decided to read for the third analysis was Ferrari Engines, Bicycle Brakes. This article was written by Edward Hallowell who is a psychiatrist that has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and dyslexia. Both of these disorders individually come with a lot of different struggles. Throughout the article, Hallowell discussed his struggle as a student and what/ who helped him get through school. One of the first things Hallowell mentions was his first-grade teacher