It’s clearly unsafe—and usually illegal—to text while driving a vehicle. Many drivers still do so, perhaps because they’re in a rush or because they think that they specifically are skilled enough to avoid an accident. But others look for ways to use their phone without creating such an incredible risk for the drivers around them.
One common tactic is to text at red lights. Those who are commuting through the city may have to stop at numerous lights on their way to work. They keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road while driving, but whenever they have to wait at an intersection, they use that as a moment to check their notifications. Is this actually safe?
It’s still a serious risk
No, it’s not safe, and drivers who do this are still statistically more likely to cause car accidents than those who don’t. The reason for this is that the distraction lasts for 27 seconds after they stop texting. Even though they put their phone down, the mental distraction remains, and they could make mistakes.
This is especially problematic at intersections, because there are many moving parts. A driver who is looking down at their phone may not realize that a pedestrian has entered the crosswalk, for example, or that an ambulance is approaching and that they will need to yield the right of way even when they have the green light.
Seeking financial compensation
Have you been hit by a distracted driver, perhaps someone who was on their phone behind the wheel? If you’ve suffered serious injuries, you need to know how to seek financial compensation for medical bills and much more.
