Distracted Drivers

Traveling across states gives you perspective on the variance in state laws. In most instances, the states with lacking safety laws are exposed. For example, in Colorado, I witnessed motorcyclists without helmets. [No elaboration needed]. In Georgia, drivers are constantly on their cell phones without speaker phone or a handless device.

While a government agency slowly progresses toward legislation to curb distracted driving (CNN--States Cracking Down on Distracted Drivers), let's take some initiative and play smart. Laws, op eds, and scientific studies are not needed to realize that pinning your cell phone to your ear and text-messaging hinder your ability to drive. Importantly, I realize that most readers of this blog and its author have been guilty multitasking behind the wheel, but let's count our blessings and cease. Take care of yourself, and I will do the same.