To Text or Not To Text While Driving

Cell phones or mobile phones made texting extremely popular. It has become another way to communicate. While it can be a fun way to reach out to friends and loved ones, engaging on it while driving can put your life and others in danger. In 2008, there were 6,000 recorded car accidents due to texting. If this large number still does not convince you, I don't know what will. You might want to experiment it yourself and try to do both texting and driving just to prove that you can do two things smoothly at the same time. Until from out of nowhere a large truck or a pedestrian crossing is on your face. You might end up waking up in an emergency room or might never wake up at all. What's texting by the way? Texting or Text messaging is an exchange of composed messages between phones or cell phones. This exchange or written messages is made possible by transmission or phone networks. These days, texting consists of multi-media messages such as swapping of videos, music, and pictures. This multi media exchange is referred to as Multimedia Messaging Service or MMS messages. To reduce your own distractions and unsafe driving habits here are a few helpful pointers from an Edmonton Used Car Dealer: 1. Prepare your things before turning on your ignition key. These include checking your bag for essential things such as your phone, wallet, ID’s etc.rn2. Prepare yourself. Did you take something filling before you left your house? An empty or grumbling stomach can be a distraction. Make sure you put your make up appropriately. A poorly done makeup or skewed tie can distract you off the road.rn3. In case you need to use your phone while driving, switch it to hands free feature or better yet pull over if you need to make a long and important call or need to text someone. rnHeeding the simple tips above can significantly reduce your distractions when driving.