The Negative Consequences Of Texting And Driving

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Over 1.6 million people die a year while texting and driving. In the United States alone, one out of every four car accidents are caused by texting and driving. For instance people have the desire to text and drive because they are in a hurry and need to send a message or check an email. Also, they would be bored at a stop light or want to see what the person wrote back. Most people want to scroll on instagram and smart phones are easy-we’ve become dependent on them. “However, this is very dangerous because eleven teens die every day and three hundred thirty thousand injuries this year from texting and driving. Also texting and driving is called “Top Killer” and 21% of teen drivers that died were on there cell phones.” Sadly, some don't see