Driving While Texting: The very real human consequences that can result from driving while 'InTEXTicated.'
Phone company records of text messages are irrefutable and accurate to the second; so it would be an easy matter to prove in court that a person was texting at the time of an accident. As with drunken driving, a jail sentence (no matter the driver's age) will be mandatory whenever anyone is injured by an InTEXTicated driver.
New California Law on Cell Phones
California Legislative / Bills
NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website covers research into distracted driving as well driver strategies. Drowsy and Distracted driving can be found unter the Traffic Safety link. http://www.nhtsa.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem
Naval Safety Center (http://safetycenter.navy.mil/media/seashore/issues/summer04/distracted.htm) - offers its view of distracted driving and gives a list of resources to use
Nation-wide Smart Ride (http://www.nationwidesmartride.com/) - Talking to your teen about driving safely is something that can be adapted for young sailors.
Driving While Distracted Videos
Promoting Safe Driving - http://www.themoreyouknow.com/safe-driving/
