Texting while driving is a serious issue across the United States. But many don't view it as being "that serious."
For some people it has come down to either getting in an accident or having a loved one get into an accident to realize how serious it really is. It should not have to come down to that.
It is evident that people cannot make a conscious decision not to text and drive. Therefore, I feel there needs to be a federal law banning every state from texting while driving. This law will have to be enforced by every state, which will make the roads a little safer.
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