Texting while driving was said to be more dangerous then drunk driving.

Studies show that hands free headsets are a good alternative and is less dangerous then texting or talking on the phone.

More people talk on their phone and use other electronic gadgets in the car then drive drunk.

“Distracted Driving is a menace to society. And it seems to be getting worse every year.” (“Texting while driving: The New Drunk Driving”)

One in seven people have texted while driving at one point or another.

6,000 people a year due to texting while driving

More then 250 million people in the last decade worldwide

In the backcountry› Because there is less traffic› Teens think it is okay because of the open

space

At a stoplight› The car is stopped › Because other people such as their parents do

it

28 percent of crashes involve cell phone use

23 percent more then non distracted crashes

Teens› 15-20 years old› 15-17 years old

Adults

Two thirds of people surveyed admitted to talking on their phones while driving.

One in seven people have texted while driving.

6 percent of drivers at any time are on the phone.

My career is a lawyer. It is associated with my research project because people need lawyers after being charged with distracted driving.› Salary- up to $200,000 per year or more› Trends-› Advancement- this career has a lot of

potential for advancement.› Related careers- Attorneys, Judges and Law

clerks

I am going to Atholton High School I picked the career academy

Emergency Medical Technician I picked it because I like to work with

people and I like science.

It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The tuition is $51,944 To be in the law program at Penn you must

hold a bachelors degree. You must also be familiar with the American Bar Association because you will be taking the bar exam after law school.

The number of students for the 2010/11 year are 24,599 The acceptance rate is about 17.7% There mascot is the Quaker There colors are red and blue

The number of students for the 2010/11 year are 24,599 students

The acceptance rate is about 17.7% There mascot is the Quaker There colors are red and blue

I contributed to a organization called “Coats for Kids.”

I did this for my Bat Mitzvah Project.

› Worked at Maggie Moos› Worked at Hollister › Babysat for my neighbors› I was on the Honor Roll› I had an athletic award for

lacrosse and field hockey

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