Texting While Driving
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Texting While Driving By: Matthew Kaufman
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Texting While Driving. By: Matthew Kaufman. America, do we have a problem?. As of 2004, there were 200 million drivers on our roads. Half reported using a cellular device while driving. That’s about 100,000,000 people!. While Texting and Driving…. 23 times more at risk - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Texting While Driving
Texting While DrivingBy: Matthew KaufmanAmerica, do we have a problem?As of 2004, there were 200 million drivers on our roads.Half reported using a cellular device while driving.Thats about 100,000,000 people!
While Texting and Driving23 times more at riskAverage of 4.6 seconds concentration away from the roadAt 55 mph, thats the time it takes to go the length of a football field!Leave their lane 10% more often50% increase
How much will it take?2,000 to 3,000 deaths Without text messaging1 in 5
1 in 3
Teenagers2,899 text messages per month
46% of teens admit to texting while driving
16% were caused by cell phones
100 teens in NYC killed
AdultsIn a study25 + 27% admit to TWDYounger adults are more likely to text then the older generation.86% think it should be banned.18-29Large amount textLaws11 states and District of Columbia prohibit texting
No BanCell Phones Vs. DUICellular Devices while drivingDrinking and DrivingReaction time is 35% slowerControl is 91% lessReaction time is 12% slowerControl is 35% lessCannabis control is 30% slower
