# New York State wide ban on texting while driving

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [November 2, 2009, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-york-state-wide-ban-on-texting-while-driving/248054 "2009-11-02T21:07:31Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 3, 2009, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-york-state-wide-ban-on-texting-while-driving/248054/18 "2009-11-03T08:12:55Z")

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> [@Which cars are there most of on NYSpeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-cars-are-there-most-of-on-nyspeed/25218/60):
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> I can honestly say that I have never been any where NEAR causing an accident while looking at my phone or texting. You can believe me or not believe me, but if I can do it, is it that hard to believe that other people can’t?
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> The problem is drivers aren’t fully focused on what they are doing. When I text while driving, I don’t type like I do when I’m sitting somewhere. It’s usually shorter replies, etc. because I’m driving. Also, when I’m eating, etc. while driving, I pay MORE attention to what’s going on around me and where I need to be/what I need to do. It’s all about focus and defensive driving (which is - knowing what the drivers around you are going to do before they do it). The issue, again, is not TEXTING…it’s driver education.

I dont care how good of a driver you think you are, anything that takes away from the slightest bit of concentration if only for a brief second of whats going on around you while driving is a hazzard to yourself and those around you.

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