Study shows texting while driving is more dangerous then Driving While Intoxicated
A recent study conducted by 'Car and Driver' reveals that texting while driving is significantly more dangerous than driving while intoxicated. Drivers texting while operating a vehicle are 3-4 times slower than those driving drunk to apply brakes to avoid an accident.
Previous studies conducted in simulators have shown that texting can impair a driver's responses. 'Car and Driver' conducted this study in actual vehicles and directly compared reaction times of those texting with those driving under the influence. First the drivers performed the tests while sending text messages. Then they consumed enough alcohol to raise their blood alcohol content to .08%, the legal limit for intoxication in most states, and repeated the test with no cell phones.
