What to say to someone who is texting and driving?

If you don’t feel comfortable telling a driver to quit texting outright, try hinting:”Would you like me to type for you since you’re driving?” Or, since more states are handing out tickets for texting and driving, you could say, “I’ve seen a lot of cops out today, you might not want to text right now.” Or point out …

Is texting and driving a big deal?

Crash statistics have clearly shown that cell phone use while driving, whether it’s a hands-free or hand-held device, will impair your ability to drive safely. You’re more likely to miss key visual and/or audio cues needed to avoid a crash.

What happens when you text and drive?

If you kill or injure someone while texting and driving (or using your phone illegally in another way), you could face much higher fines, jail time, and license suspension. Distracted driving can result in far worse penalties than even high fines, jail time, and loss of driving priviledges.

What are signs of a distracted driver?

9 signs you could be a distracted driver

You keep your phone on the passenger’s seat while you drive.
You often eat while driving.
You talk on your phone while you drive.
You use a hands-free in-dash system.
You adjust your GPS system during your drive.

What percent of drivers talk on cell phones?

A new national study found that more than half of motorists think distracted driving is the biggest threat on the road, while nearly more than 90 percent admitted to talking on their cell phone while driving.

Why is it bad to text while driving?

Of all the activities associated with distracted driving, sending text messages is the most dangerous. A person is 23 times more likely to have a motor vehicle crash while sending a text message than if they were only driving. That number towers over the other activities associated with distracted driving.

Is texting while driving OK?

Texting and driving is one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving. In fact, the average text sent or read in a car takes a driver’s eyes off the road for 5 seconds. This is more than enough time to get in a life-altering accident. Stay Safe!