A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration demonstrated that two out of 10 drivers is texting behind the wheel. And fifty percent all those responding between the ages of 21 and 24 admitted to the deed. This is despite the increasing state-wide bans. But the issue could be even more common than individuals want to admit, the study suggests.
Poll showing driving choices
Between November and December 2010, about 6,000 drivers were polled in the survey released on December 8. The point of the study was to survey people. It was meant to figure out why "some individuals continue to make bad decisions" while driving despite the fact that they know it is risky.
As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's head, David Strickland:
"What's clear from all of the information we have is that driver distraction continues to be a major problem."
One in 100 at all times
Most of the people surveyed said they would answer and continue driving if they received a phone call while behind the wheel. A mobile system is getting used in some way by about 1 in every 100 drivers at all times on the road, as reported by the NHTSA. Even though there have been more state restrictions lately, the amount of incidents have increased 50 percent during the last year. Pennsylvania was the 35th state to start the texting ban in Nov.
State-wide bans are supported by much of the responders. Still, fifty percent the individuals said that their ability to drive was not impacted by a cellular phone if they were just talking on it. About a quarter said they could text or email with no impact to driving ability. About 90 percent of those surveyed said it made them nervous if they're a passenger in a vehicle and the driver is text messaging or emailing.
Traffic fatalities fall a lot
The 2010 traffic fatality numbers are in by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration also. This is regardless of the truth that traffic nationwide increased by 1.6 percent from 2009. From 2009 to 2010, there was a decrease in the number of individuals that perished on United States highways. It went down from 33,808 to 32,855. The fatalities haven't been that low since 1949.
Poll showing driving choices
Between November and December 2010, about 6,000 drivers were polled in the survey released on December 8. The point of the study was to survey people. It was meant to figure out why "some individuals continue to make bad decisions" while driving despite the fact that they know it is risky.
As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's head, David Strickland:
"What's clear from all of the information we have is that driver distraction continues to be a major problem."
One in 100 at all times
Most of the people surveyed said they would answer and continue driving if they received a phone call while behind the wheel. A mobile system is getting used in some way by about 1 in every 100 drivers at all times on the road, as reported by the NHTSA. Even though there have been more state restrictions lately, the amount of incidents have increased 50 percent during the last year. Pennsylvania was the 35th state to start the texting ban in Nov.
State-wide bans are supported by much of the responders. Still, fifty percent the individuals said that their ability to drive was not impacted by a cellular phone if they were just talking on it. About a quarter said they could text or email with no impact to driving ability. About 90 percent of those surveyed said it made them nervous if they're a passenger in a vehicle and the driver is text messaging or emailing.
Traffic fatalities fall a lot
The 2010 traffic fatality numbers are in by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration also. This is regardless of the truth that traffic nationwide increased by 1.6 percent from 2009. From 2009 to 2010, there was a decrease in the number of individuals that perished on United States highways. It went down from 33,808 to 32,855. The fatalities haven't been that low since 1949.
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