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What do you say to someone who is texting and driving?
The subtle approach. If you know the person your driver is texting, ask the driver to hand over the phone so you can say something. Then send a message that says, “Driving, talk to you later.” If your driver teases you about being nervous, it’s the perfect opener to say, “Yeah, texting and driving freaks me out.
Can you text and drive at the same time?
Texting and Driving: Your Brain Can’t Handle Doing Them Both At The Same Time. Heck, all distracted driving is terrible and people need to focus while behind the wheel. However, a study found that our brains can’t actually handle doing both texting and driving at the same time!
What states have texting and driving laws?
Texting and Driving:
| State | Handheld Ban | Texting Ban (All Drivers) |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | No | Yes |
| Arizona | Yes | Yes |
| Arkansas | 18 – 20 years old (primary), school and work zones (secondary) | Yes |
| California | Yes | Yes |
Is looking at your phone while driving bad?
Anything that causes you to take your eyes off the road, even for a split second, is a dangerous distraction. Cell phone use, in particular, ranks as a top problem. Using a cell phone while driving, whether hands-free or not, makes it four times more likely you will have a collision.
Can you talk and drive?
Laws by state. No state bans all cell phone use for all drivers. Thirty-six states and Washington, D.C. ban all cell phone use by newer drivers, while 19 states and Washington, D.C., prohibit any cell phone use by school bus drivers if children are present.
What do you need to know about texting and driving?
Texting & Driving 1 Texting & Driving Statistics. It can be hard to grasp the dangers of texting and driving, but once you know the facts, this hazardous habit starts to become a reality. 2 A Trifecta of Driving Distractions. Visual: Takes your eyes off the road. 3 Texting & Driving Is Illegal. 4 Break the Habit.
Is it illegal to text and drive with a DUI?
Texting & Driving Is Illegal. If you’d never drive drunk, then you’d NEVER text and drive—driving with a BAC of just 0.01\% increases your chances of causing a car crash by 46\%, according to a 2014 study. Moreover, texting while driving can put you at a higher risk for an accident than drinking and driving.
How can I get my teenager to stop texting and driving?
Teach your teen to speak up if they’re in the car with a texting driver. Perhaps they could offer to text the message so the driver can keep his/her eyes focused on the road. Still have the urge? Then there are some Smartphone apps to help. Sign a pledge along with your teen to not text and drive.
How many car crashes are caused by texting and driving?
26\% of all car crashes in 2014 involved cell phone use. At least 9 people are killed every day because of a distracted driver. More than 1,000 people are injured every day due to a distracted driver. In 2015 42\% of teens say they have texted while driving—and texting and driving is the leading cause of death in teens.