When the freeways turn into parking lots, LA commuters turn
to their phone and break the law. Southern California traffic seldom
gives commuters a break. In a recent commuter survey conducted by
AT&T teens weren’t the only ones behaving badly behind the wheel; instead
it was those commuting to and from work. The findings found:
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Nearly half of commuters (49 %) admitted
to texting while driving, a higher rate than reported by teens (43 %).
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They are doing so more than they used to. Six in
10 commuters said they never texted while driving three years ago.
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Texting while driving despite knowing the risks.
98% said sending a text or email while driving isn’t safe.
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For many, it has become a habit. More than 40%
of those who admitted to texting while driving called it a habit.
AT&T recognized the problem and created their own
initiative—It Can Wait. The It Can Wait movement focuses on educating
the public–especially teens–on the dangers of texting and driving in order to
save lives. If you would like to learn more about the It Can Waitmovement and these recent findings, I’d be happy to connect you to an AT&T
representative.
