There is a new program in Iowa that gives out blue and pink thumb “bands” that have the words, “Texting Kills” printed on them. Teachers and police officers are distributing the bands out to students and drivers. This is to stop drivers from texting while they are behind the wheel. There have been many people killed due to texting and driving. I am against irresponsible driving and wish that all of the states would give out these bands. These are a good and simple everyday reminder to people, asking them to please drive safely. If just one person was saved because of these thumb bands, then they have made a difference. It's sad to think that something as simple as a text could take away a person's life. These could potentially save hundred's of people's lives and have an impact on drivers' habits. I am hoping that the “Texting Kills” will spread around the country and be seen on the thumb's of students here at Western. The Iowa Traffic Safety Bureau originally bought 30,000 of these bands and they were distributed to drivers. I am hoping that people realize that texting is dangerous while driving, but so are other distractions. Eating, applying makeup, and playing with the controls on the car's dashboard are also dangerous. There are so many unseen things in the car that can serve as distractions to the drivers. I could not imagine how guilty I would feel if I was texting while driving and caused an accident where a person was killed. Was my text really that important? This is why I never text while I drive and I never plan to. I want to be the safest driver possible because I am aware of all of the dangers that come along with driving.
I know for a fact that I've almost died in several texting related crashes.
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