1. Seeing these distances in meter sticks made me realize how big of an impact even a single second can have. It made me understand the importance of keeping your eyes on the road at all times when operating a vehicle because so much can happen in a second. When you take your time to do something else, like answer a text, or talk to your friend, you are taking a huge risk. In a second, someone could walk into the street, a driver could lose control of their vehicle, and so much more. We should not be taking these risks.
2. One reason this video is effective is because it gives it's viewers an idea of how quickly things could change. By checking a text, you are not completely aware of what is going on around you, and how things could turn for the worse. This commercial may also not change anything for some, because you will always have those viewers who believe they are better. Some may think that they are a multi-tasking pro, and not take into account the real impact this commercial has. They may see it as the driver not being as skilled as they are, leaving this commercial with zero impact on them.
3. An invention that could help drivers to avoid distraction would be a device that turns off all mobile devices when the car is in drive, cutting out their signal, or wifi. It would keep the drivers from being distracted by their phones when they ring, as well as keep them, and their passengers, safe.
4. I do think I will speak up to the driver of a vehicle that is constantly distracted. Not only are they putting their lives at risk, but the lives of many others on the roads as well. In my opinion, I do believe I would tell them to stop, or correct their error. If I am in the car with a distracted driver, I will take their phone if they get a message, and reply for them. That way, their eyes remain on the task at hand, driving.
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