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Apparently all those studies and advertisements about the dangers of texting while driving are getting through to the American people. According to Motor Trend, Ford recently commissioned a survey that found 93-percent of the participants support a nationwide ban on texting while driving. It looks like the automotive giant surveyed a bunch of cynics though -- because only 42-percent said they believe drivers would actually stop texting if the ban was enacted. Ford has (sort of) found a compromise, of course, and it has the numbers to back it up. When asked if they'd use voice-activation technology (like Ford's SYNC), 76-percent said they'd be interested in a car equipped with such a feature. Ford executives are surely licking their chops at the potential market possibilities. But there's one problem. It's not just busy hands that make using a cell phone while driving dangerous. Studies show that it's the burden put on your brain that leads to distracted drivers and more accidents.
It'll take a tough stance to change the habit of millions of drivers though. Might we suggest lawmakers look toward Utah for some inspiration. [From: Motor Trend, via Autoblog]
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Subscribe to commentsblazinericOct 1st 2009 1:48PM
OR- people could just take responsibility into their own hands and realize there is ALREADY a law AGAISNT RECKLESS AND CARELESS DRIVING.
WE DONT NEED A LAW TO STOP US FROM DOING EVERY LITTLE THING.
If you drive reckless, or careless, you get penalized. The source of the poor driving is 100% irrelevant.
drive responsibly, or face the penalty. simple as that.
bfspider808Oct 1st 2009 2:19PM
I agree!
Next thing you know, there will be a law against brushing your hair, shaving, eating, talking, reading a book, and whatever else you can think of.
It all boils down to driving responsibly. If you can't do it, you shouldn't be behind the wheel~
trmnatr2Oct 1st 2009 4:51PM
texting is a sickness among the new generation.im working with an individual who is constantly texting,it gets rediculous and out of hand.i hope they ban it in the workplace.the teenagers are worse.i am in total agreement with this to become a law.you are either a liar or a fool if you believe you can text safely while driving or performing another task.