THE EFFECTS OF TALKING ON A CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING

MESSAGE EXPLANATIONS

Message 1 and 2 are credible communicators. I chose Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey as both are positive influences and well respected members of society. Message 3 is an intensity classical condition which includes videos of distracted drivers. Message 4 is subliminal and shows a pedestrian that was hit by a distracted driver. Message 5 and 6 are classical conditions and contains pictures of someone being "cool" by using a head set and hands free device and a picture of someone being a "fool" by talking on a hand held phone and driving.

State legislators aren’t the only ones pushing for strict texting while driving laws. Members of the media and even President Barack Obama have joined the crusade.

On October 1, 2009, President Obama signed an executive order prohibiting federal employees from texting while driving on official government business or while using government-supplied equipment. According to a White House press release, government employees should set an example for others by not driving and texting at the same time.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Oprah Winfrey is campaigning to stop the dangerous practice of using the cell phone while driving, a common but dangerous practice. Join the other 384, 405 smart people by taking the No Phone Zone Pledge.

Good drivers know that distractions can be harmful and/or deadly. Remaining focused is the key to successful driving

Every second counts. It only takes a few moments of distraction behind the wheel to take a life. Don't take time to look at your phone, take time to look at the road.

Cool people are too smooth to be caught with a hand held device. Hands free devices are less distracting and allows drivers to keep both hands on the wheel. Upgrade to a hands free device and become cool over night.

Only a fool would try multi-tasking behind the wheel. Mutli-tasking causes distractions which can lead to tragedies. Be safe, stay focused!