text: Not only does distracted driving create a danger to the driver but also the surroundings of the driver which can be detrimental . Experts compare the use of a phone while driving to drinking while driving because of the amount of time the drivers eyes are off the road ,this can further visualize the threat a distracted driver can pose to pedestrians and other drivers . When texting while driving you are far more likely to be in an accident , be at fault for an accident both to another driver or pedestrian , and cause damage to community infrastructure. Also in psychological studies it has been proven that the human brain is not capable of functionally multitasking that along with how driving could already be a danger it simply does not result in anything positive over a simple distraction which could wait, something life cannot do .