I pledge ...

It has recently come to my attention how many risks are involved in driving. I always knew there were risks but it wasn't until I was in a new car with a new phone that it really hit me hard.
The Jeep doesn't drive like the civic, It's bigger, eats more gas, and ultimately requires more attention.
My new phone isn't my old blackberry pearl. It's a touch screen and a lot more sensitive. There fore, requiring more attention.
I was driving to work last week when a tiny car behind me almost rear ended me. He was texting and obviously not paying attention. I wasn't worried about me or my sweet new jeep although I probably would have shed a tear or two later. I was worried about the driver in trouble. Had I not followed that prompting to get over in the next lane Someone could have been seriously injured.  I was in a lifted Jeep liberty and he was in a small car similar to a Geo Metro. It wasn't until I created and finished the rest of the scenario in my head that I decided to take a stand. My own stand.
 Would I be able to live with myself if something that could have easily been prevented and wasn't took the life of someone? Or would I want to live with myself? Probably not. I can't even imagine waking up everyday know that me being careless left someone without a loved one.
So as of last week. I no longer text and drive and I rarely talk on the phone in the car. I usually put my phone somewhere that is easily accessible in case someone tries to call but I don't check for messages, emails, or even missed calls while I'm driving.
I pledge to do my part to save a life. Even if that one life, is my own.