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How can I get someone to stop texting and driving?

 

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My older sister’s friend sometimes drives us places, but she talks and texts on her cell phone while she’s behind the wheel, and it makes me nervous.

 

Dear Traffic Hazard,

Studies show that driving while texting is as dangerous as driving while drunk. Ask your big sister to speak up. Or, tell her yourself that you read on girlslife.com that 330,000 kids get injured in cars every year, and she should put the cell phone away, for your sake and hers. Yes, it’s awkward, but no one has the right to put your life at risk jut to multitask. One more thing? It’s becoming increasingly common for states across the U.S. to put laws in place making it illegal to text or hold and use a cell phone while driving. Ask her to stow it in her clutch before she gets a ticket (and makes you late for your movie!).

 

If it’s easier, make an excuse as to why you cannot accept rides with her, and ask your parents about other modes of transportation. (And someday when you have your driver’s license, don’t just buckle up—put away all distraction.)
 
 

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 12/21/2012 12:00:00 AM

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I am in a really tight situation you see..... My BFF knows I really like this guy and have been into him for years and she is dating him!! She says her so-called-friends dare her to ask him out but I don't believe it one bit. I mean really, it has 'accidently' happened about 10 times... in ONE year. She has been my friend for 2-3 years now. I really wanna stay her friend, I have told her before I don't like her doing that but she pretends that she is innocent. I give presents to my crush, I gave him a card, a 10$ hat so far this year.. I talk to even my mom about it but she doesn't know anything what I mean. My friend is the nicest person ever but.. What should I do?!

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by Dash1432 on 12/26/2012 6:30:06 PM

 
 

She really has to stop. Print out a bunch of articles about teenagers who died in texting and driving accidents. Leave them in her car. Harsh, but I lost my best friend in a car accident that had nothing to do with texting, so if you could prevent your big sister from losing hers, then why wouldn't you? Everyone walks around with a "This won't happen to me complex, it can't" But it can, and if she keeps this up, it WILL. And she could kill a four year old with her too.

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by have_a_heart on 12/26/2012 1:29:52 AM

 
 

My Mom texts while driving ALL THE TIME and I always tell her to stop. Sadly, she doesn't listen.

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by YouCanCallMeCat on 12/23/2012 12:37:20 AM

 
 



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I'm going out for pizza with my boyfriend tomorrow ( so excited I finally got one!!!) and I don't know what to wear. Option 1: A crop top with peach, bright pink, light pink and white flowers on it with bright pink lace around the neckline with bright pink jewels, a gray cami underneath, gray leggings and silver glittery flats. I would accesorize with these silver ''lace'' drop earrings, with a pink stone and pink rhinestones surronding the stone, and a silver, glittery clutch with silver rhinestones around the edge. Option 2: A turquiose shirt with lacy sleeves, a gray cami, black lace leggings, and silver glittery flats. I would accesorize with navy and turquiose stone drop earrings, and the same clutch. Help!!!!!!

 

Hey! I think the second one sounds the cutest. Perfect for a fun pizza date. Good luck and have a great time! 


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by Sarah510 on 12/22/2012 1:52:27 PM

 
 

Need to vent? Need some advice on boys, mean girls, books, school, academic excellence, crafts, bullying, popularity, sticky and embarrassing sitches, serious stuff, crafts, fun stuff to do, anything? JOIN CLUB ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!! This club is for all you girls who need a fun and no judging atmosphere. We need more members, please join!!!!!!!!LOVE YA!!!!!!

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by puddinface7 on 12/22/2012 12:42:40 PM

 
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