If you in Virginia then life, you know that you are not allowed, send a text message while driving.  It is a statewide SMS ban in force, but do you know what?  The people are still texting and driving.  This may be why researchers on Highway loss data Institute (HLDI) found no reductions in crashes, setting the restrictions in place.

Are crashes up?
According to a press release from the HLDI titled «Texting bans don't reduce crashes;» Effects are increased light crash "have some States which have adopted bans actually seen an increase in the crashes." "It is an indication that even the risk of SMS for drivers could increase bans texting, continue to do despite the laws," said Adrian Lund, President of the HLDI and Insurance Institute for highway safety.

It is believed that drivers with SMS are still after the ban, try to hide their mobile phones. "This could exacerbate the risk of SMS by driver further eyes from the road and for a long period," said Lund.

Pack away the mobile phone
There is no question that SMS and take is dangerous and irresponsible.  Whenever you're behind the wheel, set your phone away.  This will help that temptation, a "quick" text message send or read messages sent to you to eliminate.  If you are the parent of a teen driver, encourage him or her to do the same. Through these measures, you can reduce the Virginia car accidents.

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