Solutions to texting, driving issue are plenty

Re Survey shows texting and driving getting

worse, Dec. 30 As soon as some people exit their home, they have a cellphone “stuck in their ear.”

They can’t even wait until they get into a vehicle. I can imagine how they behave while they are driving. I assume that a phone call seems to be more important than someone’s life.

The present heavy fine and loss of points is obviously not enough of a deterrent for distracted driving. We have to “up the ante.” Confiscating the device and impounding it and the vehicle for a period of time, say for five days, could hopefully put an end to these inconsiderate and dangerous practices. Warren Dalton, Scarborough Everybody agrees that texting while driving is more dangerous than not texting and devoting 100 per cent of your attention to the road. There is no dispute. However, my opinion is that making it illegal makes it worse. Allow me to explain. The safest way to text and drive would be to hold the phone up so one could see the road while texting. Making it illegal results in people hiding it — they put their heads down and look away from the road entirely. I see this EVERY day. The only thing more dangerous than texting while driving, is trying to hide it. The solution?

Allow people to text and educate them regarding the risks. I promise you’ll see the situation improve. Ryan Dowe, Brampton