Texting and Driving

Trevor Olson
English lll
Mrs. Fordahl
11-25-13

Today i want to talk to you about texting and driving. 10-15 years ago cell phones were very uncommon. People who had them were generally successful or had worked for a big company. The only thing you could do on the phone was actually talk, no texting. When a person wanted to get a hold of you it was either an email or to call your home phone.
Today, cell phones are very common in this generation. Technology has advanced vry fast in the last couple years.. A cell phone can just about do anything you want it to. Such as calling, emailing, social networking, and of course texting. Communication is a great tool if used correctly. Since the popularity of cell  phones has increased so have vehicle accients. Texting and driving has reached an all time high in America. There are just about as many accidents due to textin and driving as there is to drinking and driving. Some just as deadly. There is more awareness about texting and driving because of this. There are billboards, commercials,and even city and state laws. You can get pulled over in some cities for being seen on your phone in a vehicle.
Having a cell phone is a responsibility just like a having a drivers license is. When you text and drive you put yourself in danger and all of those around you. So think about the next time you need to send a message while driving. Think about how important it really is or if you can wait. Don't text and drive!