Why are there so many preventable accidents and deaths caused by texting and driving? Investigating why people today put themselves and others in danger by texting while driving - a dangerous addiction to digital culture.

1. Why do people text and drive? Photo by OregonDOT Why do we text and drive? By Jessica Fishbein FILM 315

3. Photo by Kentucky Country Day

4. Photo by Kaysha … yet we do it anyways

5. Photo by Rozi81 Texting is an integral part of our lives

6. Photo by Joi Photo by AnnieGreenSprings Photo by ShockinglyTasty Photo by Ollie Crafoord In 2009, Canadians sent 35.3 billion peer-to-peer text messages. Source: “ Does texting while driving make sense to you?” Andrew Clark, The Globe and Mail

8. Photo by stevendamron In Vancouver, 1,500 people have been fined $167 for distracted driving so far this year. In 2010, almost 17,000 drivers were charged in Toronto. Source: “ Does texting while driving make sense to you?” Andrew Clark, The Globe and Mail

11. We are aware of the dangers and know there are legal consequences… Photo by jessiejacobson

15. It is more than just a pet peeve. Photo by droopydog_500

17. Getting that text out as soon as possible… Photo by alphabug26

19. Photo by Glen Edelson