THE REAL DANGERS OF TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
Another startling fact is that according to the NHTSA, driving a vehicle while texting is six times more dangerous than intoxicated driving. This means that people who are texting and driving have an even slower reaction time to what’s happening on the road compared to someone who is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Yet, people still choose to text and drive daily despite these dangers. According to the Illinois Secretary of State, it is illegal for anyone to have their hands on a cellphone while behind the wheel. However, persons over the age of 19 are permitted to use hands-free and Bluetooth devices, should they need to make a call. However, drivers are encouraged to pull over to the side of the road when making the phone call initially. For those who text and drive and cause an accident, there are even more serious repercussions. If somebody in the accident sustains a serious injury, the at-fault driver will be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, which entails up to a year in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. If there is a death, the charge is a Class 4 felony, which can be 1–3 years in jail and/or a fine up to $25,000.
Everyone has heard that texting while driving is dangerous, and you shouldn’t do it. But many people don’t stop to think about just how dangerous it is. Distracted drivers, especially those on their phones, are a hazard on the road. In fact, 3,142 people were killed in 2019 in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that at any given time, 660,000 drivers are on their cellular devices while driving throughout the United States. Distracted driving is one of the largest culprits for auto accidents in America. In fact, if someone is driving at 55 mph and looks away from the road for five seconds, they drive the length of a football field. If this happens several times while the driver is behind the wheel, you can only imagine how dangerous this could be for everyone on the road. When someone looks at their phone to see the latest notification, they don’t realize how important those five seconds really are.
If you or someone you love was injured by a distracted driver, please feel free to contact us anytime at (312) 578-9501. We’d be happy to help you.
– Joseph Shannon
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Directions 1. In a bowl, combine water, salt, and sugar. Add yeast and let rest for 5 minutes. Add flour and 2 tbsp oil, then mix thoroughly into a dough. 2. Remove the dough from the bowl. Coat bowl with remaining oil, then return the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and set it aside in a warm place for 1 hour. 3. Preheat oven to 450 F. 4. Cut dough into 8 pieces. Roll them into thin ropes, then twist ropes into pretzel shapes. 5. In a large pot, boil water. Add baking soda, then boil each pretzel for 1 minute, flipping halfway through. 6. Transfer pretzels to a baking sheet. Brush them with egg and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10–15 minutes. Enjoy! OKTOBERFEST SOFT PRETZELS Ingredients • 1 1/2 cups warm water • 1 tbsp salt • 1 tbsp sugar • 1 packet active dry yeast • 4 1/2 cups flour • 3 tbsp oil, divided • 2/3 cup baking soda • 2 eggs, beaten • Coarse salt, for sprinkling Inspired by Tasty.co
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