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The probability of getting into a car accident while texting is significantly higher compared to driving without distractions. Studies have shown that texting while driving increases the risk of accidents by at least six times. It is safest to avoid texting while driving altogether to minimize the risk of accidents.
Most car accidents happen because people are careless. People also do things while they are driving that cause accidents, such as using cell phones, texting and eating.
According to the National Safety Council, 1.4 million accidents occur every year due to people using their cell phones. 200,000 of those accidents alone are from texting while driving.
The National Safety Council estimates that 1.6 million accidents crashes per year are from the use of cell phones and texting while driving. They also note that 28% of all traffic accidents occur involve a person talking on a cell phone or texting while driving.
It started when texting first began. Texting began and people started doing it while driving. It started whenever texting began.
Texting while driving, calling, not paying attention, etc.
About 700 people a day die for texting while driving, this can be really dangerous but people who do it don't care about and then they end up losing their lives.
Look at government statistics on accident reports ! Texting while driving doesn't simply 'bother others' - texting while driving KILLS PEOPLE ! And I speak from experience !
Because texting while driving kills people ! Not just the driver - but innocent pedestrians, passengers and other road users !
Texting while driving appears to be at least as dangerous as driving while highly intoxicated.
Some jurisdictions don't allow to be talking or texting while driving because it could cause accidents. You will have to check your local laws.
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