Preserved by Purpose –Distraction Free Christianity

By Shewanda Riley The pledge was very simple: “I pledge to make my car a No Phone Zone. Beginning right now, I will do my part to help put an end to distracted driving by committing to drive as responsibly as I can.” & In the first month that talk show billionaire Oprah Winfrey announced her cell phone safety campaign in April 2010, over 300,000 people quickly signed the online pledge.& & The public service campaign was designed to raise awareness about the dangers of talking and texting while driving. Talking on a cell phone while driving won’t prevent you from getting to your destination. & It may make the trip seem like it goes faster but talking on a cell phone actually makes it riskier. & In fact, most people believe they can talk on a cell phone and multi-task. & Studies show that is not true. & & Our ability to fully concentrate on a task is significantly reduced by something as simple as answering a phone call while driving. & For instance, you take your eyes off the road and, in some cases, one of your hands off the steering wheel, to answer the call.& Even using...