he agreed that parents are also teaching their kids to text and drive. “The moment they see you doing it, they’ll end up modeling your behaviors.”
Bergmark said it’s also important to keep in mind that no matter how safe a driver you may be, because more and more people are driving distracted by phones or car displays, it’s critical to make sure your eyes are on the road at all times.
“Two distracted drivers are more likely to cross paths now than in the past,” she said.
In fact, the latest estimates from the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration say that nine people die every day from distracted driving.
Ideally, she said, people should turn their phones off while driving. But, she doesn’t think
