Going into this topic, I knew very little. I understood that texting and driving is illegal for everyone. Also, I knew that in Iowa, talking on a cell phone for anyone under eighteen years of age is illegal. There are also laws that are for commercial vehicles in regards the use of hand held devices versus hands free devices. Along with this, I knew that in our lives we encounter distractions all the time, which is especially bad if you are driving. Anything can happen at any given time while you are behind the wheel.
There were many things, that as I research this topic, I am learning. One thing I didn’t know was that you can’t get pulled over for texting and driving as it is a secondary offense. This means you have to get stopped for something else, before you can get a ticket for texting. I also didn’t know all the statistic that go along with distracted driving.
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I was once in a minor accident because the person who was driving the vehicle I was a passenger in was talking on her cell phone. I am in a vehicle every day. Whether I am driving or not, I am at risk of an accident. My risk increases when someone uses a cellular device or any other forms of distractions. I want everyone to be informed, safe, and motivated. If someone knows about the dangers but don’t want to help stop, then what is the point. Living in a small town, no one thinks it will happen to them, but it can. In fact, you hear of multiple accidents due to distractions, especially cell phones. My plan is also to motivate myself to not engage in this dangerous