Distracted Driving Bill

Distracted Driving

 

As of now, each state has different laws for distracted driving, especially differing in age groups allowed to participate in this. Most states have leaned towards allowing adults over the age of 25 (twenty-five) to talk on their cell phone and in most states, texting has been illegal completely. Studies have shown that most distracted driving accidents occur while using a cellular device. Driving while using a cell phone reduced brain activity associated with driving by 37%. With this bill, a law shall be created in order to limit the usage of cell phones while driving. This is not a problem sectioned off solely for young adults, but 60% of adults over 40 have admitted to texting while driving, and 98% of these adults have admitted they know it is unsafe. A national law should be passed that prevents texting completely during driving, not just for young adults. While drivers under the age of 20 hold the highest percentage of crashes due to texting and driving, a very large number develops from adults over 20. The law for the nation should prohibit all ages of all drivers from texting while driving, and should prohibit complete use of cell phones without a headset to keep both hands available for safe, defensive driving.