The dawn of 21st century brought about the communication revolution, which has put a cell phone in every pocket. Each and every person is ‘online’ and connected to his/her acquaintances all the time.
It has become a habit for most people to check their phones for texts or emails constantly.
Compelled by their habit and the peer pressure to respond, many a people don’t hesitate to reply a text even while driving, although it is illegal and extremely dangerous to their own lives and those of others.
Texting while driving has overtook drunken driving as a leading cause for adolescent death.
It is, therefore, a need of the hour to let ourselves be informed about the severe repercussions that may arise out of our seemingly small habit to reply a text swiftly, even while driving.
We are going to discuss some shocking facts about texting while driving that may serve as an eye opener for the footloose mobile generation in a hope to save some lives. Drive Safe!
Check out the shocking statistics listed in the infographic below.
Infographic Sources:
1. The dangers of texting while driving
2. Drivers on mobiles ‘often texting or on internet’
3. Mobile phones: Using ANY mobile phone when driving is dangerous
4. Texting whilst driving
5. Using your mobile phone while driving
1. The dangers of texting while driving
2. Drivers on mobiles ‘often texting or on internet’
3. Mobile phones: Using ANY mobile phone when driving is dangerous
4. Texting whilst driving
5. Using your mobile phone while driving
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