Topic > The Negative Effects of Texting and Driving - 1610

The rapid development of personal and business technology has revolutionized our world in just a few generations. For centuries, humans have created increasingly complicated systems, from the machines we live with, to the information systems and laws that hold our global civilization together. Today's youth are constantly immersed in technological advances that promote continuous communication and instant gratification, whether through cell phones, gaming systems, laptops or MP3 players. It hinders communication and perpetuates the concepts of immediate satisfaction of today's youth. Therefore, the growth of technology has negatively affected the social interactions of today's younger generations. Today's Teens Texting while driving is the biggest and most negative influence of technology we have today. Many teenagers, as well as adults, have gotten into the habit of using cell phones while driving a car. It is very distracting and the chances of being involved in a car accident while driving are higher than when not driving. Every year, our highways are introduced to new and inexperienced teen drivers, who begin driving alone when they reach driving age and fail to recognize the difficulty involved in trying to drive and text. Our highways are dangerous in their own right due to the number of vehicles and drivers on the roadways, poorly constructed roads, and weather conditions that add distractions and triple the dangers of being on the road. This is why many accidents are attributed to distracted driving and most distractions are caused by cell phones. This leaves them free to do things while on the go. However, texting or using your cell phone while driving is very dangerous for you and the people around you because you are unable to concentrate on both. While driving, teenagers cannot resist the temptation to pick up their cell phones. When the driver feels the vibration or ringing, nothing can stop him from checking the notification on his phone. As soon as the driver's eyes meet, their cellular devices, their attention on the road is diverted. This helps reinforce the position of Alina Tugend (2014), author of “Multitasking Can Make You Lose…um…Focus,” that when you try to do two or more things at once you sacrifice concentration. For example, if it involves texting and driving, it can be fatal