Texting and Driving Obstacle Course.
Texting and Driving Laws went into effect in Washington State almost two years ago; and in June of this year, texting or talking on a cell phone while driving became primary offenses. So, just how difficult is it to text and drive?
Heritage High School DECA students want to find out.
Heritage High School DECA students have learned that texting and driving in the state of Washington is a growing issue. Worse, teens have been the victims of several catastrophes. In response, the school’s DECA chapter is hosting the TTYL GTG DRV (talk to you later, got to go drive) campaign which will be held Saturday, November 20th between 10 am and 3 pm at the Heritage High School student parking lot (7825 NE 130th Ave, Vancouver).
The Heritage DECA students are determined to help raise awareness of the dangers of texting and driving. Students will drive golf carts through an obstacle course marked by traffic cones while texting with a nearby designated student/texter. This is a free event that will go on rain or shine and is open to anyone in the public, ages 15 or older.
The students’ goal in running the campaign and hosting the TTYL GTG DRV event on November 20th is to raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving to high school students, their parents and the community. They also plan to gather statistics on how each driver does while completing the course and texting.
