A debate in Florida has the senate and house quarreling over whether texting and driving should be ban.
As we reported earlier, studies report drivers that text are more likely to be in an accident, however Florida officials who are against the ban, say they are against the “silly laws” not the safety.
A study by the Highway Loss Data Institute shows, in fact, that accidents increased in states where bans were put up.
Subsequently officials both agree, “the problem stems from distracted drivers.”
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) defines driver distractions under three types.
- Visual (Eyes of the road)
- Cognitive (Minds of road)
- And Manual (Hands of steering wheel)
Just Drive, a program designed by Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin did a survey to find the top five driving distractions. They include,
Additionally the report went on to say “90 percent of these distractions resulted in accidents, however 50 percent say, ‘they will not be giving any of these things up any time soon’.”