One woman, Ms. Smith, who was affected by this problem, did some research into what made texting while driving so dangerous. She was shocked to discover that a driver on the phone has the same reaction time as a drunk driver. Hane's article also discusses cell phone addiction and the bad habits people have with cell phones. Researchers have found that a person who notices that he or she has received a text message has great excitement in the brain, just like professional gamblers do when they win the jackpot. “New devices aim to eliminate distracted driving.” Problems and controversies. Infobase Learning, October 11, 2010. Web. April 9, 2015. This article mainly focuses on the solution for texting while driving. Even though most people will admit that texting while driving is dangerous, they will still participate in the act. As the automotive industry becomes more and more advanced, they begin to create more distraction opportunities for drivers. For a long time we have had many things that can be a distraction. What will help people become less distracted drivers? Parents already have the option of downloading an app for their children that alerts parents when their child exceeds a certain speed
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