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Texting and Driving More Dangerous Than Drunken Driving?

While some newscasters and comedians have been poking fun at the new studies that show the dangers of texting and driving, it is extremely important to understand the threat distracted driving poses to the safety of all drivers.  In a study released last week, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that when drivers text, the risk of collision is 23 times greater.  Furthermore, when drivers dial a cell phone, or reach for an electronic device such as an I Pod, they are six times more likely to have a collision.

Even scarier, a separate report by Car and Driver Magazine found that texting and driving is more dangerous than drunken driving. 

This issue is so serious, that US Department of Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, is convening a summit next month with senior transportation officials, safety advocates, law enforcement, members of Congress, and academics to study the dangers of distracted driving. 

Our roads are dangerous enough as it is.  If you are a parent, and your son or daughter has just started driving, be adamant that they refrain from distracted driving. That means no texting, no cell phone dialing, and no other electronic distractions.  If you yourself have gotten in the habit of texting while driving, make a serious effort to stop immediately.  We live in a fast-paced world, but no text or phone call is important enough to risk your life or the lives of others.

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