A survey conducted in the United States by Harris Interactive, found that nine out of ten American adults believe that sending text messages or emails while driving is not only dangerous but should be outlawed. The study, which was conducted by the Mobile messaging service Pinger, Inc., also found that most drivers consider text messaging while driving to be as dangerous as driving drunk.
Even though most respondents thought texting while driving was extremely dangerous. Sixty six percent admitted to reading text messages while driving. Of those 66 percent, 57 percent said they had also sent text messages or emails while operating a car.
The survey also revealed that “64 percent of adults who admitted to sending text messages while driving were between the ages of 18 and 34, while only 6 percent were 55 or older.” As far as who is sending the most text messages while driving. The study showed that “men and women sent text messages while driving at equal rates.”
This study illustrates a very interesting point, about a hot topic. With states like Washington, New York, California and Florida considering legislation on banning...