10. Distractions
According to The National Safety Council, each year 1.6 million crashes result from texting and driving in the US. There are about 330,000 injuries attributed to accidents caused by texting while driving every year. It goes without saying that distractions due to technology are the root cause. Using a phone while driving, is as dangerous as driving while under the influence of alcohol. It is not just dangerous for the driver, but also the unsuspecting pedestrian going about their day. It has been proven time and again that the human brain is not good at multi-tasking. Too many visual and audio inputs disturb our decision making. And if you are to make a decision between taking a left turn and avoiding the old lady crossing the road, while also placing an order for pizza, chances are a few things will go astray. Technology has made life convenient. But, in some cases, too much convenience need not be a great idea.
