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Texting while Driving? Dangers of Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving: A Brief Intro for Drivers

How important is a message? It may be but are they worth dying for? If you text & drive at the same time, your chances of having a severe crash go up. The research found that cell phone users are four to five times more likely to get into an accident. The popularity of wireless devices & using cell phones while driving results in injury & life loss. Continue reading the blog post by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, to learn about the hazards of distracted driving.


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Distracting driving is what takes your attention away from driving. There are three types of distraction:  

  • Visual- Taking your eyes off the road  
  • Cognitive- Taking your mind off driving.  
  • Manual- Taking your hands off the wheel.  

Texting & driving is hazardous. Looking at or reading a text will divert you. In a study, the number of time drivers spent with their eyes off the road increased by up to 400% when receiving or sending messages.

You can be Safe  

  • To be safe, put your phone away from your sight. Keep it silent so that it cant distract you.  
  • If you urgently need to call or text someone, park your car off the road before doing it.  
  • Remember to keep your eyes on the road.  
  • Don’t multitask while driving, eating, reading, or calling.  
  • Spread the awareness to promote safety.  

In the USA, over 3000 people were killed & about 430000 were injured because of distracted driving. 


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Distraction Can Be Avoided  

A comprehensive GDL or graduate driver’s license system includes a few aspects. One of them addresses distracted driving. In 2022, the USA transportation department released the National Roadway Safety Strategy. A few parts of this cover the technology that detect distracted driving. In some cities in the USA, driving laws impose penalties for texting behind the wheel. The cost can go as high as $1000.  

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