Distracted Driving is Dangerous
There is no doubt that the improvement of technology in today's society has greatly benefited law enforcement and our society as a whole. However, improvements in technology have led to a new threat on our roadways - distracted driving.
Dialing numbers on cell phones or typing text messages requires attention that should be paid to the task of driving.
There are three main types of distraction: visual (taking your eyes off the road), manual (taking your hands off the wheel) and cognitive (taking your mind off what you are doing). While all distractions can endanger drivers and fellow motorists safety, texting while driving is the most alarming because it involves all three types of distraction. Shockingly, statistics show that texting while driving is just as dangerous as operating a motor vehicle after four alcoholic beverages. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it is estimated that nearly 5,500 people are killed on our nation's roadways every year.
It is clear that the dangers of texting while driving are serious. A life is more precious than taking a call or responding to a text message. It is imperative that we put the safety of others above our own need to access technology.
The men and women of the White County Sheriff's Office are committed to keeping you and your family safe. If you find yourself reaching for your cell phone while driving, take a second to think about the dangers you are putting yourself and others in before you pick up the phone. Ask yourself, is it really worth it?
- White County Sheriff Doug Maier
Dialing numbers on cell phones or typing text messages requires attention that should be paid to the task of driving.
There are three main types of distraction: visual (taking your eyes off the road), manual (taking your hands off the wheel) and cognitive (taking your mind off what you are doing). While all distractions can endanger drivers and fellow motorists safety, texting while driving is the most alarming because it involves all three types of distraction. Shockingly, statistics show that texting while driving is just as dangerous as operating a motor vehicle after four alcoholic beverages. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it is estimated that nearly 5,500 people are killed on our nation's roadways every year.
It is clear that the dangers of texting while driving are serious. A life is more precious than taking a call or responding to a text message. It is imperative that we put the safety of others above our own need to access technology.
The men and women of the White County Sheriff's Office are committed to keeping you and your family safe. If you find yourself reaching for your cell phone while driving, take a second to think about the dangers you are putting yourself and others in before you pick up the phone. Ask yourself, is it really worth it?
- White County Sheriff Doug Maier
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