Driving, texting, cell phones. They are gadgets and tools that just don’t mix. It seems like a basic concept, one that didn’t really need a statue, but starting with my own state of Washington, other states have followed suit, enacting legislation that regulates cell phone use, text messaging, and driving.
While I’ve been known to put on lipstick or glance at an email while my car IS AT A COMPLETE STOP at a STOP SIGN, I’ve never believed that I was capable of texting and driving at the same time. At least not do them WELL at the same time.
Whether you’re taking a road trip, or merely renting a car at your destination, it’s a wise idea to put your phone down and drive. 14 states and the District of Columbia have laws that ban texting and driving. But I say, don’t bother trying to keep up with the driving laws of the various states, just put down the phone and err on the side of safety.
Do you really think you can drive and text at the same time? HA!
Check out your reflexes and see how well you can text and drive with the Distracted Driving test (hat tip to the NY Times).
I couldn’t do it!
Photo credit: gcbb @flickr
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