1. Everyone knows that it's dangerous to drive when
you're distracted. Cell phone usage should not occur
while driving and that includes texting. Unfortunately
far to many people do not practice safe driving.
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2. This is a very real and scary habit of teenage drivers Whether you've been
driving for 5 days or 50 years you should never talk on your mobile phone or
text while driving In an effort to raise awareness about the issue some
celebrities like Justin Bieber have started supporting campaigns that
encourage people not to text and drive
3. Bieber is supporting an application for your cell phone that locks the keypad of
your cellular phone when it senses that it is inside a vehicle that is going over
10 mph In addition, Allstate has a campaign out now called "X The Text" And
LG has filed public service announcements that speak out against the use of
cell phones while driving
4. Allstate's campaign has the support of stars like the Jonas Brothers and
American Idol alum, Jordin Sparks LG has filed public service announcements
featuring Jane Lynch from "Glee" Cell phone usage while driving has been
getting a lot of attention because it presents a very serious danger
5. Using a cell phone while you drive decreases your reaction time Someone
who sends text messages while driving is 20 times more likely to get into an
accident than a peer who is not texting while driving Some believe that when
the talk on their cell phone while driving but use a hands free device they are
being safe
6. This simply is not the case Carrying on a conversation on your cell phone
even if you have two hands on the wheel is a distraction and can increase your
7. chances of being involved in an accident In addition to cell phone usage there
are other actions that distract drivers
8. Eating while driving, holding a pet in your lap, applying make-up or looking in
the mirrors are all forms of distractions that can lead to a very serious accident
When you are involved in an accident and you believe the person responsible
was distracted by cell phone usage or something else it's important to know
that a Chicago cell phone accidents attorney may be able to help you
9. site here After an accident medical bills can spiral out of control It's important
to hold the person responsible for the accident