According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, distracted driving can be broken down into three main types of distraction -- visual (in which you take your eyes off the road), manual (in which you take your hands off the wheel), and cognitive (in which you take your mind off what you are doing).
While any type of distraction while you are driving can be dangerous, what makes driving while texting especially problematic is that it involves all three main types of distractions.
Statistics show that around 20 percent of all crashes involve some type of distraction, and in 2008, nearly 6,000 people were killed in collisions involving a distracted driver.
And even though many states have banner or are considering bans on texting while driving, it is up to drivers themselves to use common sense. When you're behind the wheel, put the phone down entirely, or if you absolutely have to send a text, pull over to a safe area on the side of the road, or in a parking lot.
If you or a family member has been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you should contact William J. Luse (843-839-4795) to get a free consultation.
While any type of distraction while you are driving can be dangerous, what makes driving while texting especially problematic is that it involves all three main types of distractions.
Statistics show that around 20 percent of all crashes involve some type of distraction, and in 2008, nearly 6,000 people were killed in collisions involving a distracted driver.
And even though many states have banner or are considering bans on texting while driving, it is up to drivers themselves to use common sense. When you're behind the wheel, put the phone down entirely, or if you absolutely have to send a text, pull over to a safe area on the side of the road, or in a parking lot.
If you or a family member has been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you should contact William J. Luse (843-839-4795) to get a free consultation.
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