The document argues that texting while driving should be treated as seriously as drunk driving because it can be equally dangerous. It notes that reaction time is slower when texting while driving similar to driving drunk. Surveys show that fines for texting while driving are lower than for DUIs, which some teens see as insignificant. Stories are shared of accidents and deaths caused by texting drivers to emphasize the real risks and push for higher fines to deter the behavior. The goal is for people to understand that texting while driving can kill others on the road and should therefore be prevented.

1. Texting While Driving Should Be The Equivalence Of A DUIBy: Ashley Walker

2. Does Texting And Driving Kill?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHTzjSgPDt8This commercial was broadcasted in England. They made the video graphic for a reason. They are trying to stop people from texting and driving. They were using the graphic viewing tactic to scare people, but it is reality.

3. The woman driving this vehicle was killed because the driver was trying to reply to a text message.

4. Why Make The Comparison? When one is texting and driving their reaction rate will be slower than anyone under the influence of alcohol. It is evident that texting while driving is taken more lightly than driving intoxicated. There should be a stricter punishment on those texting. It is proven that texting while driving also kills and the rate of the people texting is climbing toward the rate of those charged with DUI.

5. Survey Sayshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK3lZrOQWFsIn some states there will be a $100 fine for texting and driving. Having a DUI results in $390 to $1000 in fines. Some teen’s these days think that $100 is pocket change. The price needs to go up on the fine for DWT or else the teenswill not learn.

6. Not So Funny When A Friend Is Actually Killed By Texting

7. Why Are So Many People Against It?One thinks that they can get away with texting and driving, they figure if the police can’t see them then they have nothing to worry about. The truth is, when that person is out on the road, they are not only endangering themselves, but they are endangering those who surround them, such as other drivers and pedestrians. No one should take the fall for ignorance because one thinks they have to be in touch with the world 24/7. The person can wait until the car comes to a complete stop when the person reaches their destination.

8. This teen was killed because he was responding to a text message and went off the road.

9. People Pulling Together To Prevent Mobile Devices From Being Used While Drivinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIUYBNmCrKA&feature=youtube_gdataWhen will people understand that 6,000 people were killed in the past year from people being on cell phones? It hurts the loved ones who have to deal with the pain of losing their mother, father or child. This is the reason why texting while driving needs to be taken more seriously.