Monday, August 25, 2008
Generational results on texting behind the wheel
As more states, provinces, and regions try to eliminate text messaging while driving through legislation (instead of education) the use of texting continues to increase. A recent survey in the US shows the use of texting differs by generation:
As more states, provinces, and regions try to eliminate text messaging while driving through legislation (instead of education) the use of texting continues to increase. A recent survey in the US shows the use of texting differs by generation:- Generation Y 48 percent
- Generation X 27 percent
- Baby Boomers 4 percent
- Traditionalists 1 percent
The survey, conducted by FindLaw.com adds to the growing lists of disastrous distractions facing drivers today.
Phone companies need to program some new acronyms into the phone. Here are some examples:
Phone companies need to program some new acronyms into the phone. Here are some examples:
- STAD (stop texting and drive)
- STAD YAATReAT (stop driving and duck, you are about to hit the rear end of a truck)
- IBNKU (its been nice knowing you)
- CUN6WTCE (see you in 6 months when the coma ends
- LOLS (life on life support)
Have more?
Labels: Generation, Survey
¶ 8/25/2008
