Texting while driving

A new report out by our partner The New York Times shows evidence of a cell phone industry that was aware of those risks decades before most people had ever seen seen the devices initially marketed as ‘car phones.’

A new study says that driving while texting makes you 23 times more likely to get into an accident. The Takeaway is joined by Dr. Rich Hanowski, Director for the Center of Truck and Bus Safety, and Adam Bryant of The New York Times.

Although studies report the dangers of texting while driving, most states don’t ban this practice. Joining The Takeaway is Adam Bryant, New York Times Deputy Business Editor.

Texting while driving is dangerous. That’s clear. But it turns out that texting while walking comes with its own risks. More and more pedestrians are turning up in emergency rooms with injuries sustained while typing out missives on those mini keyboards.