Driving article incomplete.

• Author: Snowden, K. Dane
• Position: LETTERS - Letter to the editor

Editor:

I wanted to share concerns i have about "Driving While Distracted" in the May issue. In particular, there are two unsubstantiated claims in the story: the assertion that the "most common distracting activity is using a cell phone or other wireless device" and the statement that, in the future, texting and cell phone use will be growing factors in crashes.

The article seems very one-sided. There was no mention, for example, that there are more than 290,000 emergency 911 calls made every day from wireless consumers. In fact, motorists make many of these calls safely while on the road to assist those who may be stranded or injured or in response to an Amber Alert.

We also were disappointed that no one contacted CTIA-The Wireless Association. If we had been able to comment, your readers would have learned that the industry is constantly working to educate consumers on the importance of responsible wireless phone use while driving and recognizes that safe driving must be a priority when using a wireless device. Drivers should refrain from taking their eyes off the road or hands off the wheel for extended periods, and since text messaging usually requires drivers to engage...