Teen Texting While Driving on the Rise
If you're wondering why the car ahead of you keeps drifting out of its lane, consider that this year one trillion text messages were sent by drivers. This shocking fact is revealed in a major study that also indicates the rate of teens texting while driving is on the rise.
This trend is disturbing considering the huge distraction texting poses. Reuters news service reports that texting makes drivers 23 times more likely to be in an accident. Teens texting will surely be at greater risk when their lack of driving experience is factored in. However, in a survey teens reported little concern about the dangers of texting while driving. This growing danger has lead for the call to create a national texting while driving ban.
Phoenix is one of a few cities that does have a ban on texting while driving. But, this does not necessarily mean Arizona roads are safer. In the survey, teens admitted to ignoring such laws. Police also state the laws are notoriously difficult to enforce.
Given that teens and young adults are so reliant on mobile technology and texting, signs point to continued texting even if a national ban is passed. If you are ever in an accident and suspect the driver was texting at the time, that fact may be critical in helping you hold the negligent driver accountable. Your best option is to contact an experienced accident attorney who can help bring that fact to light.
