This cartoon does indeed make an argument. The cartoon shows a driver texting the grim reaper (the angel of death as it is also called) indecating that the driver is going to die as a result of texting. Although humorous, this cartoon argues that texting while driving is dangerous and can be fatal.
I agree with the argument this cartoon is making. Texting while driving causes someone to take their eyes off the road and become distracted. When not watching to road, it is easy to drift into another lane and quite possibly into the path of an oncoming car, causing a crash and sometimes death as the cartoon portrays. Most of those texting while driving are younger drivers who are not very experienced. As a new driver myself, I find it necessary when driving to pay close attention to the road and conditions around me. If I was trying to text while I drove, I think I would be meeting the grim reaper myself. Although many texters are also adults with more driving experience, that doesn't make texting behind the wheel any less dangerous, especially for truck drivers.
Nice picture and argument here, Grace!
ReplyDeleteIt was humorous.-- Jeremy
Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI agree-it's nerve-racketing to be in the same car with a driver that's texting. One of my youth group counselors does that and I try to avoid having to ride with her when we go on activities. :)
ReplyDeleteDid you hear about the train crash in California that happened because the engineer was texting and not watching out? This happened some time ago, I think.
Great job Grace. I love it! Once I was on a four laner in Minneapolis and I saw a guy texting while he was merging onto the interstate. Not safe at all. Also, I liked the humorous side of your cartoon. :)
ReplyDeleteNo, I didn't hear about that. I friend of mine posted a video about texting while driving. It really showed how dangerous texting is.
ReplyDeleteWhen my family drove down to North Carolina we saw a lot of drivers texting; it makes driving scary.