Texting While Driving PSA Heddlu Gwent Police Force UK

This powerful video being used as part of a new campaign at high schools in the United Kingdom to raise awareness of the dangers of texting while driving. With the help of actors and special effects, the video graphically shows the crash and aftermath of what could happen when a driver is distracted.

I believe parents of young drivers should view this video and then decide if it can be used as a tool to discuss the dangers of texting while driving.

Cell phone use and texting while driving is a growing problem on roads and highways across the country. Seeing a scenario played out right before your eyes is a powerful reminder of how extremely dangerous texting while driving can be and what devastating consequences it can have.

I hope that after watching this film you will think twice before picking up your cell phone when behind the wheel and realize that a quick reply to a text message or answering a phone call is never worth putting yours or other peoples lives at risk.

Parental guidance and viewer discretion is recommended.

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[timrocket2]

no its real they filmed it with hidden cameras

[timrocket2]

its real, i talked to the girl who died

[Michael Steinger]

This is video, while graphic content, is one of many videos a parent should show to their teenage driving children so to make them aware.

[Jake Everhart]

This is why I drive a TRUCK!!!!

[BellyLover06]

I already don't text while driving but this is a great eye opener.

[Alexander Edmonds]

Obviously the problem is that they were driving on the wrong side of the road.

[Blovck]

I mean no one puts a camera in there car and starts texting and driving

[Blovck]

Is this fake?

[helzeredable]

XD

[frankieds12]

Lol

[Swoopy1216]

It was the drivers own stupidity, I hope this isn't a true story

[stelpan62]

My young niece texts and drives CONSTANTLY. I showed her this clip and she was sobbing. She told me that she would never, ever do it again. She posted it on facebook and showed it to all her friends. This is a horrifying problem.