Risky Behavior Goes Beyond Cell-Phone Use in Car, Study Says

Edmunds.com

Risky Behavior Goes Beyond Cell-Phone Use in Car, Study Says

Drivers who use cell phones also engage in other risky behaviors behind the wheel, including speeding and driving while drowsy, according to a new AAA report.

Read the full story here

greenpony

Despite what AAA may conclude, people don't have a clear understanding of the risks. Texting while driving once is low risk. But a hundred occurrences of texting while driving could be just as risky as one instance of driving with your eyes closed. This, I fear, is what people don't understand: that the cumulative risk of a lot of low-risk events is high-risk. .

I was involved in a somewhat high-speed collision because a newly-licensed teen was "getting messages all day" and "just looked down for a second". (Her words). Literally this girl had no clue what she was doing was wrong; she was more afraid of her parents finding out. The point is that it can happen to anybody at any time, and people are oblivious to that.

greenpony

Alright, how do I get a carriage return? Do I use html? Or is it not an option?