Cellphones and Driving

Cell Phones and Driving

1.why is this a problem, especially for teen drivers?(3 5 complete sentences)

The number one cause of dead in teenagers are car accidents. Many of those car accidents are caused by cell phone use. Cell Phone use during driving takes their attention off the road and many lose control of their vehicle and crash.

2.Statistics from research regarding your topic.( at least 3)

According to https://www.edgarsnyder.com/car-accident/cause-of-accident/cell-phone/cell-phone-statistics.html :

-11 teens die every day as a result of texting while driving.

-According to a AAA poll, 94% of teen drivers acknowledge the dangers of texting and driving, but 35% admitted to doing it anyway.

-21% of teen drivers involved in fatal accidents were distracted by their cell phones.

3.How is one organization or group trying to solve this problem? Name group and what they are doing.(at least 5 sentences)

TADD Teens Against Distracted Driving

-The TADD’s Program objective is to inform teens about dangers of driving distracted. They teach teens about consequences caused by texting while driving, drinking while driving, and even communicating/interacting with passengers. They go to different schools and present to students about dangers of driving distracted. They have also made a pledge, where you can go onto their web site and sign it.

4.How is another organization or group working to solve the problem? Name the group and what they are doing.(at least 5 sentences)

TXTResponsibly.org

-The TXTResponsibly.org mission is to raise awareness of the dangers of texting while driving and to prevent harmful injury or death caused by the act of texting recklessly. They have people from all around to come and post their story/experience of texting while driving. They go around to different schools, organizations, companies and community’s to speak about different stories and to raise awareness. They also have an oath on their website where you can read and sign...