Common sense tells you that with inexperienced drivers on the road, anything we can do to keep their attention on the roadway is beneficial for all of us, |
I expect other legislators to hear from people on this, too, ... I think we may have action on this by the end of next month. |
I've read the National Transportation Safety Board study that said motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in teens, and that's why they made restriction of cell phone use among teen drivers their top priority. They see a connection there, ... Anything you can do to reduce the distractions of a young driver, the better they drive. |
New drivers need to have their full attention on the road and this is one major distraction that we in the Legislature can limit, |
Overall, I'm happy with the job they did. I told them from day one I expected them to be in the championship game. |