Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Texting while driving a problem for young

"By researching this topic and completing this project, I have definitely cut back, if not eliminated texting while behind the wheel."--Katie Williams

According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 300,000 car accidents in the United States a year are caused by distracted drivers. One of the main distractions is people who text while driving. Katie Williams talked with a woman who lost control of her vehicle while texting. 

Facts about texting while driving North Carolina is among 39 states and the District of Columbia that has passed laws regulating texting while driving. Learn more.

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