We hear a lot about the dangers of texting while driving and that was closely preceded by cell phone use and driving. Is it a valid concern or are the regular naysayers just pushing their naysaying agenda?
Have a look at this post by Bill DeMain at mentalfloss.com. DeMain reminds us that car radios were once the culprit of distraction. "In 1930, laws were proposed in Massachusetts and St. Louis to ban radios while driving," writes DeMain. He goes on to say a 1934 Auto Club of New York poll said 56% thought car radios were a "dangerous distraction."
DeMain does cite some texting/cell phone talking stats that do seem to suggest car radios were much less a danger - even with the hysteria - than today's safety concerns.
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