Texting or talking on mobile phone while driving is one of the most dangerous actions. If a driver is using mobile phone while driving then there is a possibility that the attention would divert to the mobile phone from the road. Sometimes it may be more dangerous than driving after taking marijuana as the research shows the ability of to keep a vehicle in a lane dropped by 91% for those texting, compared to 35% if they had been smoking marijuana.

 

Mobile phone can distract the driver in various ways. Even only a phone ring can make an accident. With the development of technology now people may use mobile phone without touching the mobile phone. Many luxury cars offer in built Bluetooth and button on steering wheel to receive or end a call. But nothing can resist human mind to divide the attention towards listening and talking while driving. There is always a risk that may be for some important news or for some bad signal the driver will lose attention on driving and will put more attention towards the conversation.

 

If only talking is a risky action while driving then texting or reading new message is an extremely dangerous action. To send a message it requires the driver to use at least one hand and move his eyes to check the written message for a while. Writing or reading text messages would reduce reaction time for a driver to avoid collision or accident. A research at Virginia showed that in crashes or near-crashes, the act of texting actually shifted a driver’s focus away from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds.

 

In China there are many people who are using mobile phone while driving. The government is trying their best to prevent and resist people from using mobile phone while driving. As per the law if anybody found using mobile phone while driving will be reported to be covered by general "good driving practice" legislation. But there are many people around who is using mobile phone while driving, either receiving/making phone calls or receiving/sending messages. If one observes a busy street then there will be a lot of cars found with driver using mobile phone.

 
Normally it is expected that if a pedestrian start crossing the road suddenly then a driver will try to react and stop the car, but if the driver is using mobile phone then there will be a risk that the driver will not be able to respond in time which would cause an accident. The worse part is there are many motor cycle and bicycle riders who try to use mobile in the middle of the street without stopping. Mostly it happens because people are not well aware of the possible consequences.

 

Individuals should be aware about their actions on street and has to act with responsibility. The mobile phone can be used if it is an emergency but they have to park the car beside the street and only then they can use it. If someone think that the punishment is not that high if he caught by police while driving and using mobile then he/she is wrong. This one simple ignorance of law can cost a lot of life and damage of properties. People have to understand that they are risking their own life by using mobile phone while driving.

 

Chinese citizens are always very loyal and they always obey the rules and regulations of the country. Once they are aware about the law and the result or consequence of using mobile phone while driving, it is well anticipated that they will stop doing the same.