Re: Teens witness wreckage from texting while driving; Washington state ban takes effect June 10 - Federal Way Mirror - http://www.disqus.com/people...
"Isn't it sad that right above this story is an ad for a Teen Safe Driver Program offered by American Family Insurance!!! I wonder how many people paid attention to that! I think the program involves installing a cam to monitor activities inside and outside the car when the teen is driving. Apparently a video clip is captured 10 secs before and after "an incident" for review by a driving school coach so parents can be informed. And I believe the program requires no extra cost. Sounds like a great PARENT BENEFIT to me. Bad habits, cell phone use, texting, drinking, and other distractions can be caught and remedied earlier. I am sorry to hear about what happened to Heather. I also feel bad for the friend Heather was texting to at the time of the crash. What a shame. I applaud Senator Eide for curbing cell phone use while driving. I've watched drivers brush their teeth, preen themselves....while driving. Applying mascara while driving is up there with texting while driving! What next?"
- Addy Tseng