Texting and driving is an important concept that the majority of teenagers need to understand. Society doesn't see the importance in risking a life over being on the phone. The average text takes about 6 or 7 seconds, try and close your eyes for that brief 6 or 7 seconds and see where you end up. Chances are, you're either swerving into another lane or crossing between two lanes. Closing your eyes is the same concept as texting and driving, your eyes aren't on the road. Is a couple of texts to your friends worth risking your life but also others on the road? In this social experiment, it's shown that people aren't aware of the dangers that they put themselves through and others over a simple conversation that can be done when arrived at the destination or they can simply pull of to the side of the road. Most accidents are because of our phones and it's likely to not only take your eyes off the road but also your mind. You have to be mentally ready to drive; although it may seem weird, but if your mind is off on something else and your crossing a red light without really noticing, it's going to be a recipe for disaster.
Spreading awareness for this is important because about 11 teens a day are killed from texting and driving. That might not seem like a huge number but what if your family got affected by this? Don't take your life for granted over a text and more importantly don't take other's innocent lives because of your reckless behavior.
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