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2 Studies: People text more than talk and Text driving is worse then drinking or drugs..

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    2 Studies: People text more than talk and Text driving is worse then drinking or drugs..
    Brenda says (06 Sep '09)

    According to a survey released by Nielsen Mobile, U.S. cell phone users sent and received an average of 357 text messages per month for the second quarter of 2008.

    In June, cell phone users across the U.S. sent out 75 billion text messages, about 2.5 billion a day. By comparison, during the first quarter of 2006 Americans averaged 65 text messages a month.

    Researchers in Britain claim that texting behind the wheel is more dangerous than driving while under the influence of alcohol or marijuana.

    Are you a Textaholic or do you think its too impersonal?

    I love love love texting...although I refuse to use the "text talk"
    I believe you can still speak proper English in a text!

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on Sun, 09/06/2009 - 7:41pm

According to a survey released by Nielsen Mobile, U.S. cell phone users sent and received an average of 357 text messages per month for the second quarter of 2008.

In June, cell phone users across the U.S. sent out 75 billion text messages, about 2.5 billion a day. By comparison, during the first quarter of 2006 Americans averaged 65 text messages a month.

Researchers in Britain claim that texting behind the wheel is more dangerous than driving while under the influence of alcohol or marijuana.

Are you a Textaholic or do you think its too impersonal?

I love love love texting...although I refuse to use the "text talk"
I believe you can still speak proper English in a text!

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cutie4u's picture

I think driving and texting at the same time is dumb, your not supposed to be doing that while driving you might think you can do both at once but what happens if one day you injure yourself or someone else because you werent watching the road? People can put down their phones for a little bit to watch the road

Snaps's picture

I have unlimited to verizon customers and 500 out of network but eventually they will all have one set free for everything like metro PC...

Brenda_86's picture

Ohhh it is!

And...I drop lines to everyone now and then....its just easier...like you said..

I cant believe that they now have all those FWD msgs on phones!!

Snaps's picture

haha and I bet most of those text and back and forth to each other..lol

I love texting! I use to hate it when everyone started doing it but now I figure its easier to text then call someone. I can text and and answer back when I want instead of sitting on the phone..

Brenda_86's picture

I beat you....ok..we beat you...

Scotts and I plan has 5000 msgs...We get close every month!

Snaps's picture

357 is that all?? Damn I have about 1000 text a month if not more. I use the voice text most of the time when I'm driving, it has saved me from a accident or two for sure. lol

DetroitRocker1's picture

I carry my celly with me wherever I go and rarely do I talk on the phone while I drive. I pull over and stop somewhere to talk. I'm not big on textin, but when I do text I ain't doin it while driving!! I have seen so many drivers who are talkin on the phone and can't stay in their lane, don't drive the speed limit (too slow or too fast).. Some ppl can do it, but alot can't!! Teenage drivers are the scariest ones... they lack the experience and sure don't need to be distracted via cell phones.

Brenda_86's picture

Nanner Nanner Nanner!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Phyllis_11's picture

sticks tounge out at brenda be nice girly

Brenda_86's picture

Yippeeee

and I can walk and chew gum!

That Guy's picture

I am serious, I will admit driving and texting is dangerous as fuck.. But I can talk on my phone and drive without a single issue whatsoever

Brenda_86's picture

Yea.....witness for the prosecution!!!!!!!!

Bwahhhhhhhhhh

Phyllis_11's picture

I can drive and do almost anything I need/want to do.If you don't like the way I drive stay off the sidewalks.

BTW I have witnesses who will tell you I can drive.

Brenda_86's picture

Can you drive a Moose?

Brenda_86's picture

Well...who are you to say we dont drive well?

Ummm...excuse me...I got your little ass safely around Vegas...
even with all that bitchin...

You dont have Moose up there?

Brenda_86's picture

Phhhhhshaw!

When theres nothing but maybe a moose every 100 miles...you dont need great driving skills I guess

We have combat driving training up here...

Brenda_86's picture

I was gonna say that...

you just gotta know what youre doing!

That Guy's picture

I am a great text and drive person. I drive better when i text..

Lynn_Isley's picture

of course its dangerous.........................
just say NO to texting and cell foning while driving...

and pass me that beer will ya/

AnnieRocks's picture

I agree its probably more dangerous and Im NOT being a very good role model for my almost 16yr OLD!!! the last time I text while drivin I said "Dont you EVER text and Drive!! "