In Mass Media today, our teacher showed us a video about what happens when you text and drive. I had already seen the video once before in College Career Readiness class, though still paid the attention it respected. This is an important message that needs to be spoken of to not only teens, but many adults alike.
One story that really got to me was when a girl sent a text while she was driving on the freeway. Her car flipped over to the side of the road and she even flew out of her car into a ditch during it. Her family and friends were celebrating what would have been her nineteenth birthday. However, one important person was missing from the occasion. It was the victim.
Another thing that scares me about this subject is that it doesn't only refer to teens. Adults nowadays have even started to sneak little texts here and there to their kids while driving. You are supposed to be an example of not to do this, and yet you do. Why can't you just text your kids before you leave or after you've arrived at your destination? This applies to you as well, teens.
If you want to help prevent yourself from dying or getting critically injured, here are some personal tips that might help.
1. As well as sending a text message, drinking can also lead to car crashes. So if you're 21 or older, drink responsibly and don't drive. Make sure you have a designated driver with you who will be drinking less or not at all.
2. Set boundaries on your phone use. Only use it when you are not driving.
3. Call or text someone before you leave in the car. If it is really an emergency, pull over to a gas station or some other area where you're car won't be moving, such as a rest stop.
Don't text and drive. It can wait.
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