Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The People Who Text

Studies show that 75% of kids and teens from the age group of 12-17 own a cell phone. This just goes to show how many kids are out there driving, and can easily get in an accident if they are distracted behind the wheel. People went around asking these teens if they were guilty of texting and driving. 34% of teens admit to the crime, and another 48% said they were in a car while the driver was texting and driving.


Of these 34% who admit to it, they say they have techniques that prevent them from getting in accidents. One teenager said that he texts while he is at the red light, or giving their phone to their friend so they can text for them. Others say that they hold the phone up near the windshield, so if they do see something about to happen in front of them, they will see it before it happens.

So, be honest, do you text and drive?
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7 comments:

  1. ShannonNovember 17, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    I don't even drive yet but my sister does text and drive. It can be extremely scary sometimes.

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  2. Nate ZNovember 17, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    I don't but i know people who do.

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  3. Kyle RNovember 17, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    It also doesn’t help when you have parents and or role models texting behind the wheel giving you that influence.

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  4. Kathryn StrohDecember 7, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    I hate it when people text while driving when i'm in the car. I think its rude and its dangerous.

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  5. amandaDecember 7, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    I do not text and drive but I have been in the car with people who have. I also agree with Kyle parents are a huge influence on their kids if they text and drive.

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  6. alexis b.January 13, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Texting and driving is very scary, even if someone is experienced and thinks they know what theyre doing something could still go wrong.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    texting while driving is kind of like driving drunk because it causes serious accidents.

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