No matter what type of legislation is in place to deal with distracted driving, it is never enough. Written words do not make drivers any safer. In fact, despite new laws, law enforcement campaigns and insurance campaigns, the death toll due to texting while driving continues to climb. <\/p>\n
Federal statistics indicate that 3,328 people died and 421,000 sustained serious injuries in 2012 as a result of involvement in an accident where one or both drivers were driving distracted. The most common distractions were noted to be talking on a cellphone, surfing the internet, texting and eating. <\/p>\n
These figures prompt lawmakers to put legislation in place to fine those guilty of driving distracted. But people do not think anything can happen to them personally — until it happens. They feel entitled to their freedom of choice, which includes using electronics while driving \u2013- the same electronics that could kill them in just (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" No matter what type of legislation is in place to deal with distracted driving, it is never enough. Written words do not make drivers any safer. In fact, despite new laws, law enforcement campaigns and insurance campaigns, the death toll…<\/span><\/p>\n