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Summary: When a driver uses a cell phone, she isn't focusing all of her attention on driving, creating a more dangerous driver. Find out why texting while driving is being outlawed in many states with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving safety.
Casey Atkinson manages and operates the Willie Driving School in Logan, Utah.read more
"Hi, this is Casey Atkinson from Willie Driving School here in Logan, Utah. I'm going to talk to you a little bit about cellphones and how they affect your driving. Obviously, when you're driving, you need to have all your attention -- 100 percent of your focus -- on the road. Now, if you're texting your friend or on the phone, your mind's not on the road, obviously. That's when accidents happen. It happens way too often, and cellphones are extremely dangerous in the car. Not only dangerous, they're also becoming against the law. Especially texting while driving, you can't...you can't drive when you're doing like this. Get off the phone. If you need...if it's important, pull over to the side, talk then, but while you're driving, please stay off the phone. I've had too many experiences where someone's texting, they go off the road or they almost smack into the back of a car. It's just extremely dangerous. And now, if a cop does see you do that -- even texting on a cellphone -- they will pull you over, and you'll get a hefty fine."
eHow Article: The Effects of Using Cellular Phones While Driving