text: Texting and driving can be the equivalent to driving under the influence, in many cases they both end up leading with bad turnouts. Some might think that driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol is worse but in reality texting and driving is. Even though you're under the influence you still have an idea of your surroundings and have caution. When it comes to texting and driving you're not aware at all of whats going on around you or can see what can happen.