TXTIN N DRVIN?

Summary



In a story on thetimesherald.com , there was an article about a test, where teenagers drove through an obstacle coarse, first with goggles which simulated drunk driving, and then were told to text three pre-determined text messages while driving. Apparently, according to the article, the teens had more trouble with the texting and driving then they did with the simulated drunk driving. The article exclaims, that if cones were people, these teens would be in some big trouble. The test took place at the UDrivesafe academy in Kimball Township, in Port Huron, Mi. It was sponsered by several organizations which promote safe driving.



Response



I can't say that I agree with the portrayal of this test. I myself have texted an drove on many occasions, and although I'm not proud of it, I have drank and drove. With that said, although there is danger associated with texting and driving, it does not hold a candle to drinking and driving. I can appreciate groups trying to thwart texting and driving, but I think that exaggerating the whole thing, they are being counter productive. Anybody who has texted and drove, can see the exaggerated expression of the results of this test in this article, atleast that is my opinion, and when you manipulate the facts, you lose the trust of your target audience, and I think that teens will see through the tactics of some of these organizations, regardless of their good intentions. Just a thought.....