Solution to texting and driving

1. UNIT OF
INSTRUCTION
By: Christian Colbert

2. Introduction
Most drivers know that texting and driving
is wrong but yet they still do it.Texting and
driving is hazardous to drivers all around.
This PowerPoint will discuss a solution
using behavioral theory that could help
reduce the distractions on phones while
driving.

3. Texting and
Driving Current
Events
“Texting while driving impairs an individual
as much as chemical intoxication and 8
times more dangerous than drunk driving”
(Saenz, 2018).
“Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention has estimated 9 people are
killed and 1,000 people are injured
everyday in crashes involving distracted
driving” (Plautz, 2018).

4. Behaviorism
■ Behaviorism is defined as learning results of a person’s response to a stimulus
(Karageorgakis, 2018).
■ Trial and error is defined as “selecting and connecting” or learning that occurs
gradually as successful responses are established and unsuccessful ones are
abandoned (Schunk, 2012, p. 73).

5. Solution:Texting and driving simulator
■ Using a texting and driving simulator as a trial and error method will show a
comparison between the learner driving without a phone and with a phone.The
learner will be impacted when they realize no matter how many texting and driving
techniques they use the end result will still be a losing situation on the simulator
because they need to focus on the simulator screen and not the phone.
■ 100% of drivers ages 18-59 knew texting and driving is dangerous. 60% of those
drivers reported texting and driving is MORE dangerous than they previously thought
after participating on the texting and driving simulator (Rumschlag et al., 2015).

7. Conclusion
Behaviorism is defined as learning results of a person’s response to a stimulus
(Karageorgakis, 2018). As stated in the PowerPoint, 60% of drivers realized even more
how dangerous texting and driving can be than they previously thought after participating
in the texting and driving simulator.The simulator would be a great stimulus response to
help drivers understand the consequences of texting and driving and how this type of
distraction could lead to death not only to them but others around them.

8. References
Karageorgakis,T. (2018, May 27).Constructivism and behaviorism in designing online learning programs.
Learning Industry. Retrieved from https://elearningindustry.com/designing-online-learning-
programs-constructivism-behaviorism
Plautz, J. (2018, November 20). Poll:Texting while driving viewed as widespread problem in cities.
SmartcitiesDive. https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/poll-texting-while-driving-viewed-as-
widespread-problem-in-cities/542654/
Rumschlag,G., Palumbo,T., Martin, A., Head, D., George, R., & Commissaris, R. L. (2015).The effects of
texting on driving performance in a driving simulator:The influence of driver age. AccidentAnalysis &
Prevention, 74, 145–149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2014.10.009
Saenz, R. (2018, November 01). Fatal attraction:Texting while driving. The Paisano. http://www.paisano-
online.com/opinion-articles/fatal-attraction-texting-while-driving/
Schunk, D. (2012). Learning theories: An educational perspective (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.