In this era, with technology as a part of everyday life, it has become difficult to use a simple Public Service Announcement (PSA) as a way to reduce distracted drivers. This is due, for the most part, to the developed habit of assuming. People believe, since it’s seen in many shows and commercials, that those ‘bad things’ that come as a result of distracted driving are not likely to occur to them. People want to prove that they are able to do multiple tasks at once and every PSA would be a challenge so to speak, to show they are above average at multitasking. Those such assumptions and aspirations to prove oneself have resulted in such growing rates. On the other hand however, there’s a way to use such a method for those who are prepared and …show more content…
Amongst them, is the simple fact the many people assume announcements lack consequences. In such cases, an announcement through media will not have as great an impact as compared to the consequences that are brought forward due to ignoring such messages. Humans are used to consequences being explained to them to end a habit or start a new one, but they have a built in complex into which they ‘figure’ that it is impossible to happen to themselves. Another following reason is how the PSA is presented. In current technology, life has been so based on communication through technology. The use of media such as television and other channels that have no link to social media could mean the information doesn’t reach the entire public, only reaching those who are watching, and paying attention to, these channels. It’s nearly impossible to target every young driver there is in the state of florida. Unfortunately, that is a very difficult problem to solve. Public Service Announcements have little impact on a liberal community. It’s the perceptions on distracted driving that differ and through the use of PSA’s there is little chance of change for this mentality. It’s a waste of an announcement if it’s target is only reaching a small portion of the population. With distracted driving, that minimal understanding basic rules of traffic is acceptable as long as you don’t break
PSAs will remind you of the dangers by giving you analogies or just going right to the point which is appreciated, but it does not really mean anything. For example, you can write whatever you want on a piece of paper or say anything you want on camera and it will not matter because nowadays, anything with a meaning or lasting longer than a minute is not worth watching. PSA creators/writers know what topics to show, but sometimes they do not go a long way. There are a few persuasive or convincing PSAs about distracted driving, and if shown in the right way and time, they can be somewhat effective. In general, PSAs are mostly neutral, they are there but they are really not.
I thought the state created laws to curb distracted driving cases, but it seems like it continues to increase. Therefore, something needs to be done about distracted driving, and by putting away distractions, the safety of drivers will increase, prospective drivers will feel safe on the road, and families will be able to reunite again.
Most driving incidents comes from drivers being distracted. The distractions comes from text messages, phone calls and radio. Having a Public Service Announcement (PSA) will reduce the distracted driving incidents because, people will show the serious consequences, raise awareness, reduce the numbers in distractions car
“The NHTSA reports that in 2015, 10 percent of crashes involving injuries, and 14 percent of all crashes reported by police were directly or indirectly caused by driver distraction. That year, 3,477 people were killed and approximately 391,000 people were injured on American roads as a result of distracted driving” (“Distracted Driving”
Less design, lesser safety The world of PSA posters is Vast, a call to action and/or pleasant to the eye, but this PSA doesn't fit the bill. Texting and driving is possibly the worst thing to commit driving especially to younger drivers who are starting out and/or inexperienced, nonetheless a phone should never be in a young driver's hand while on the road. As stated “7% of drivers ages 15-19 involved in 2020 fatal crashes were reported as distracted”(StopTheText) more and more new drivers are committing the same fatal mistake. This PSA fails to encourage safer driving due to its lackluster design.
Public Service Announcements (PSAs) are free advertisements created by the media to send out public safety and health messages. From anti-drug and anti-drunk driving campaigns to PSAs regarding balanced diets and lifestyles, these announcements remind us to be safe and healthy. In addition, PSAs are used to increase the public’s awareness about the hazards of distracted driving. According to www.distraction.gov, in 2014 over 400,000 people were injured and 3,000 people were killed in vehicle crashes due to distracted driving. Distracted driving has become a fatal threat to the population, and PSAs may be a tool to prevent these incidents.
How to Fight Distracted Driving by Lianna Thompson Safer roads is a goal that virtually everyone benefits from since we all share the road infrastructure. However this goal of safe roads can be difficult since there are many circumstances that can put drivers in dangerous situations. But perhaps the one that has gotten the most attention as of late is the issue of distracted driving. There have been countless attempts in order to help stop this issue, yet it still remains one of the leading causes of auto accidents.
The issue of distracted driving has had some laws against it, but the laws do not do enough. Distracted driving needs stricter laws because major issues result from it including death or serious injuries Many forms of distracted driving exist and cause many problems. Teddi Johnson states the definition for distracted driving
Messaging and driving is not right, and should be considered
Distracted driving is a huge issue. The school system really needs to find an effective way to try to teach students to break this habit. My strong opinion is that public service announcements that are given by the school system really do not have any personal impact on anyone in the audience. When you are watching the blurry faces of really bad actors in a really low budget public service announcement, there is no personal contact or interest in the story at hand. However, most people have gone through really trumatic experiences because of distracted driving.
Cell Phones are a well-known source of distraction for drivers. The impairments associated with using a cell phone behind the wheel are on par with those of drunk driving, and the US National Safety Council has implicated device usage in 26% of all vehicular crashes (Bernstein & Bernstein 1). Distracted driving is a growing public safety hazard, with the number of fatal wrecks increasing each year. Research shows that there is a great need for increasing public awareness of the potential risks associated with cell phones and other devices. Due to the proliferation of text messaging, smart phones, and interactive apps; drivers are more prone to take their eyes off of the road.
Name: Davon Dower Date: April 15, 2015 Persuasive Speech Title: Texting While Driving General Purpose: to persuade Specific Purpose: To convince the audience that driving is a serious matter and it could cause risk Proposition Statement: I want to convince you all to start focusing more on driving then texting, because it can wait. INTRODUCTION: I. Attention Getter:
A PSA can reduce the number of distracted driving incidents if it is taken seriously by the person reading it. A person can have the mindset 'this will never happen to my friends, my family, or myself. ' Than the person does get in a crash or knows someone he did and thinks 'it must of been the other person’s fault and not my loved one/friend. ' There is also no way to stop distracted driving once and for all, but there are ways to prevent it and different types of PSA 's that can help with that. Distracted driving can kill people how are just taking their pet, children or themselves out for a walk or the the store to buy milk.
In fact, many claimed that PSA announcements did work. However, every study I read had recorded the short term effects, and no one seemed to know the long term. I however have observed the long term effect on my family and friends. Short term, the people who view the PSA have an awareness of the costs of distracted driving, and try to prevent it. However, this awareness only lasts as long as they remember to be aware.
In the last 50 years, distracted driving has become a leading cause of accidents. As technology has improved, it is more common to own smartphones, which, as the author has mentioned, are addicting to the point where they can be difficult to put away, even at the risk of personal and extrapersonal harm. When first learning to drive, one is more focused on the road, due to the nature of the new experiences, however as ability grows, attention slips from the road to include distractions such as smartphones. There are similarities between distracted and drunk driving, being one is respectively under the influence of either alcohol or technology. While there is more emphasis on not driving while drunk, the indicators of distracted driving are