The federal government is considering a ban on texting and driving for everyone who operates a commercial vehicle. This will include truck drivers and bus drivers, as well as other folks who drive for a living. Recent studies have shown that people who are texting while behind the wheel have slow reaction times than drunk drivers. In a split second, texting while driving can result in an accident with deadly consequences.

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Recorded: December 8, 2010

Courtesy of: Beasley Allen

Keywords: Personal Injury, General Personal Injury