Monday, March 18, 2013

Texting While Driving Video

Immediately after watching this video made me realize how important it is for anyone to be alert while driving. Not only do you hurt and cause destruction to you're life but you are also ruining someone else's. I unconsciously put myself in her shoes for that moment and started thinking "what if that was me?" I would hate to know that i injured or possibly killed some friend of mines; not only have i harmed my friends but also many innocent people along the way. I reviewed the video many times to remind myself that i would hate to be in that predicament and that i should be more aware and alert while on the road. I was always taught by  my parents that if i pull over for a minute to carry on a conversation, can save me a thousand regrets in the future. I don't ever text or talk while i am driving and after seeing this video reminds me why i should never do it anyways. The graphics of this video clearly denotes what kind of injuries are sustained after an accident like the one shown in the video. Everyone, no matter what age or how many years of driving experience they have, should be required to watch this video to remind them how crucial it is to be alert. You're awareness can save not only you're life but others as well. Somethings are worth waiting for and answering back to a text or a call once you arrive to a destination is worth waiting for if it ensures you safety. Remember people, please do not text and drive because you can harm yourself and other people along the way.
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  1. Professor LoveMarch 18, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    This video does make quite a statement. I agree with you that it is tragic to cause such pain to others because you neede to send or read a text? I imagine that living with survivor's guilt is also awful.Your parents are on the right track with their emphasis on your safe driving. Hope your dad is doing well.

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    1. Jorge BelloMarch 20, 2013 at 6:12 AM

      It must be horrible to live with guilt and i try not to fail because they know whats best. My dad is in a lot of pain but he's hanging, thanks for asking!

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    2. Professor LoveMarch 20, 2013 at 8:17 AM

      sorry to hear that your dad is in pain, but glad to know that all went well and he is on his road to recovery.

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  2. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Whats up man I agree with pulling over especially if your on a long road trip, I would also suggest pulling over at a rest stop to take your calls.

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    1. Jorge BelloMarch 20, 2013 at 6:13 AM

      Yeah that's the best thing to do bro, its better to waste a min of you're life rather than waste you're life in a minute.

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  3. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Jorge, I don't believe any of us is a bad of driver as she is. I could never put myself or get in a car with someone who would do that.
    I agree with how you couldn't put yourself in the situation to take your or someone elses life.

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    1. Jorge BelloMarch 20, 2013 at 6:14 AM

      I hope not man and i agree i can't be that person to just watch the driver text or talk while driving.

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  4. Mariyam WasayMarch 26, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I think this was a great response and I could not have said it better myself. I think that if every driver was reminded that he/she is responsible for the lives of all the other people present in the vehicle, then he/she would exercise so much more caution. I would never want to live with the guilt of having ruined another person's life because of something as petty as texting while driving. This is definitely a serious issue and I am glad I saw this video because it will definitely shape my future decisions I take while I drive.

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  5. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    I like the fact that you said it is crucial to be alert when driving on the road

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