7/28/2009 at 12:55 AM by
Tracy
Next time you're driving past a truck on the highway check to see if he/she is texting. A recent in-cab study of truckers by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute showed the risks associated with texting is greater than previous thought. They found that when the drivers texted, their risk of collision was 23 times higher than when not texting.
The primary reason? The time the drivers take their eyes off the road to text. In just 5 seconds, the typical time spent looking at the device, a lot can happen when travelling at speed on a busy highway.
So even though texting is not illegal in all States, think twice about it next time you need to send a text, and consider voice texting to ensure your eyes stay on the road.