Today, many teens and adults do not focus solely on the road while driving. Multitasking has become a major problem while behind the wheel and has become a source of accidents. Case in point: Texting while driving.
In fact, seven states (Alaska, California, Connecticut, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Washington) have now made it illegal to text while driving.
So, do local students think texting while driving should be illegal?
"No, just because it is illegal doesn't mean people, especially teens, will stop texting. I think it would be difficult to be caught, so it's a waste of time for this law to be made."
-- Aaron Hare, 17, Susquehannock High School
"I think texting should be illegal while driving in Pennsylvania. The driver will be more aware when he or she isn't texting. Texting shouldn't be a priority at that time. Both hands should be on the wheel while driving."
-- Erin Whitlock, 16, York Catholic High School
"I think it should be illegal. A text message can wait. If it's that important, the person who sent it will come and find you."
-- Kirstin Hughes, 14, Northeastern High School
-- KATELYN SWADE, Susquehannok High School
