Texting Can Wait

In the generation today, many people of all ages have managed to text and drive as a way of life. Technology is a big part of this generation era. It has turned into a necessity. We all know computers were a need for households but technology has expanded and Internet is now available on cell phones. It is like having a computer on the go. It is an easy access while on the road or anywhere one goes. Although this can cause plenty of distractions on the road, drivers still do it. Many to most drivers know the risks it can cause, but why does one still do it? Is it worth it to put other lives in danger by just sending a text message? Texting while driving can wait because it is not worth putting lives on the line.

Texting and driving is a tough law to enforce. It is more difficult to enforce texting laws than drinking and driving because checkpoints are available for drinking. That does not mean you should not follow it because it is easy to get away with. Some laws are made for the safety of citizens on the road but does the texting while driving law do that? The law is in place, but nobody cares. Some laws have been made, but that has not reduced the amounts of car crashes. Texting is like a drug, it’s hard to resist. Some drivers have agreed that texting behind the wheel is dangerous, but they still do it.

With the help of organizations and guest speakers, teens are more educated and aware of how dangerous texting while driving is. AT&T has a campaign called “ Txting and Driving…It can wait” in hopes to reach out to teens. The campaign started when a senior in high school lost her life. She was warned about her texting and driving. Every one knew what she was doing when she would swerve on and off the roads. The concept of the campaign is to help others understand that it is not worth losing your life over. Anything can wait, especially a text message. Some states put the students to a text test to give students the chance to experience real world dangers. Alabama doesn’t have any restrictions on texting while driving and students are just fine with it.

Heather Hurd, a 26 year old, was on her way to see her wedding planner when a truck driver plowed into her because he was texting and lost control. She took her last breath then. Distracted drivers were blamed for nearly 6,000 deaths and among the youngest drivers, a recent survey found half of those between the ages of 16-29 admitted to texting-while-driving. In the case of texting while driving, it takes examples and guest speakers to help teenagers understand a little more. You cannot just understand anything without being educated on it. Texting while driving is an important law that should really be followed. Even though the enforcing is not strong, one should still follow it for their safety and the safety of others that are also on the road. At any moment, something could happen and it’ll be too late. Think about what you have going for you before you make a decision to text and drive.