The type of project I
am doing is a community type. My topic is texting and driving. I am thinking of
going around and asking some students in the senior and junior class on if they
text and drive and gather all of the information in comparison to the data I get
from the whole country. I plan on interviewing these people during lunch times
and also a few kids during my more interactive classes. I already know that the
statistics from texting and driving in the nation is about 5% higher than about
6 years ago, which is crazy to think about. Almost 1.3 million crashes were due
to being distracted behind the wheel in 2013. I want to learn about ways to
prevent the numbers from being so high and ways to keep technology out of the
way from getting hurt. I’m going to use my sources from the seniors and juniors
I ask, also getting information online. I find this topic so meaningful because
I feel as if passing away or even getting injured from texting is an awful way
to die. And just remembering my brothers crash makes me want to stop or prevent
it in any way.
Texting and driving is certainly a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Are you purely planning on collecting information on the topic, or are you also doing some sort of campaign for awareness and prevention?
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a really good subject to research for you. Especially since you have a family member that went through a texting and driving accident. I know some cars are programmed to where you have to do something to your phone (that makes you not answer texts or calls) before the vehicle actually starts. I think most people text at red lights, which they shouldn't because they are still technically driving. Good luck on your research sounds like you have a good plan!
ReplyDeleteTexting and driving may just be the downfall of our generation. It will be interesting to see how you might analyze this topic in a new and different way - you might even raise awareness on the topic.
ReplyDeleteI think by doing this topic you will be able too see the effects of what this can cause. Nice topic.
ReplyDeleteSo are you trying to raise awareness or just research? Or a little of both?
ReplyDeleteThis is something that I see a lot and I see people get hurt because of it. This is a really good topic!
ReplyDeleteDo you think people are going to be honest about if they do text and drive? I'm sure the advances in technology have had a large impact in the increase in accidents due to texting and driving. I'll be interested in seeing how the data you collect turns out.
ReplyDeleteThey say texting and driving is just as bad as drunk driving, I don't believe this. However, I'm interested to see what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteA 5% increase doesn't seem like that big of a jump if you think about how much more we use technology now compared to six years ago. You might also want to look at the new technology in cars and how that is affecting things, it would be interesting to learn about that.
ReplyDeleteSee I am guilty of this, but honestly like it is a good topic to use. I know its not the best thing for me to do, but then again like Madyson said I don't think it will ever be as bad as drunk driving.
ReplyDeleteThis is a serious topic. No text is worth a life.
ReplyDeleteI understand that this a huge deal. Many people end up dying because someone just wants to text someone. I honestly think that this problem will never really be eliminated, but we can spread awareness.
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