| Abstrakt: |
You know it is against the law. You know it is dangerous, even deadly. Regardless of these realizations, you continue to do it when you get behind the wheel. Why? Perhaps your desire for instantaneous communication outweighs your fear of getting caught. Or maybe your deviance is attributable to an invincible "it can't happen to me" attitude. No matter what the reasoning may be, American drivers continue to risk their lives and the lives of others by texting while traveling on public roadways. Existing legislation prohibiting texting while driving has failed to deter motorists from engaging in the distracted driving behavior, which is why it is time for a new, more effective approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
