1 in 5 People Risk Their Life to Text While Driving

clas more and more people get access to mobile
Years ago, no one would have ever thought to dodevices with messaging technologies.
something as dangerous as read or type a businessThe consequences of reading email while driving can
letter while driving. Nowadays, it�s standardbe horrific. That�s what led USTelematics,
operating procedure for millions of Americans. SoInc. to focus on creating technology to keep drivers
hooked on �staying connected,�connected to their messages and their steering
many people can�t ignore theirwheel. The result: Vivee, short for Voice Interactive
Blackberry�s while driving, even though theyVoice Enhanced Email. Vivee is an amazing new
know it�s dangerous-- an alarming trend. Aservice that reads your email or text to you.
recent survey by Nationwide Insurance found that 1That�s right, Vivee actually talks; a little
in 5 people text while driving. The numbers jump to 1animated character or �avatar�
in 3 among 18-34 year olds. Perhaps even moreappears on the screen of your device and appears
disturbing, insurers predict this trend will only increaseto speak incoming messages to you.