One thing I have never understood is how people can reasonably try and text while driving. Many of the people who drive in my area can barely drive while just driving much less while trying to text someone. I saw a teenage girl trying to drive and text while swerving all over the streets of my neighborhood not long ago.

Studies claim that texting while driving is as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. Some lawmakers are calling for an outright nationwide ban on driving and texting, but that has yet to pass.

CTIS issued a statement today on texting while driving that reads:

“CTIA and our member companies continue to believe text messaging while driving is incompatible with safe driving.
“We support state legislative remedies to solve this issue. But simply passing a law will not change behavior. We also need to educate new and experienced drivers on the dangers of taking their eyes off the road and hands off the wheel.
“CTIA and our members have been working to educate all drivers on the dangers of distracted driving for years now and we hope that people continue to learn more.”

[via CTIA]