SDHP: You’re more likely to get into a texting & driving accident than win March Madness

RAPID CITY, S.D. — When driving down the highway, you would possibly suppose that one fast take a look at your telephone might not be that dangerous, however native legislation enforcement are hoping to drive dwelling a level of security.

Especially for the youthful drivers on the highway, that one distraction might imply the distinction between life and demise.

“This might be something from the radio, to buddies within the automotive,” stated Brendyn Medina, the Public Information Officer for the Rapid City Police Department. “Obviously a mobile phone is a main distraction.”

But the place the rubber meets the highway is how a lot a distraction at increased speeds could make a distinction.

In truth, Medina says you could journey a number of hundred toes with out night realizing what’s in entrance of you.

“That travels one, two soccer fields the place you aren’t paying consideration that complete distance of time that that car is touring. It could seem to be a quick period of time, nevertheless it’s not a quick quantity of distance in a car,” Medina stated.

Law enforcement continues to remind the general public that in the event you suppose it could actually’t occur to you, it could actually and does.

According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, you may have a one in 4 likelihood of being in a texting and driving crash.

For perspective, you may have a one in 9 quintillionth of a likelihood to have a successful March Madness bracket. In the top, police say to put the telephone down, buckle up and be secure.

For more info on texting and driving from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, click on here.