Name: Rafaela Romero Specific Purpose: Don't text and drive, save lives. Introductory paragraph: Good evening, my name is Rafaela, I'm here to convince you why you shouldn't text and drive. (Video)There are times when we wish we could rewind time, but unfortunately we can't. We all make the mistake of texting and driving without thinking about the consequences it might bring. Texting and driving is a major epidemic hurting our nation day after day, I'm here to convince you not to do it.I. Car accidents as a result of texting while driving are an epidemic that has taken our nation by storm over the past decade. People are constantly fixated on their phones, checking Twitter, Facebook and text messages. Cell phone use while driving is extremely distracting and dangerous for the person behind the wheel and everyone else on the road.1. According to Text'nDrive, texting is only illegal for drivers under the age of 17 or with a learner's permit.B. Texting and driving is very important because not only do you avoid getting into an accident, but you also help keep others safe while you practice safe driving.C. According to Don't Text & Drive, people who text while driving are 23% more likely to be involved in a car accident than other drivers. Typically, an accident can occur 3 seconds after the driver becomes distracted. Now that you know how texting and driving is affecting our nation, let's talk about several ways to prevent them from causing deaths. II. As we know, there are different laws regarding the use of our cell phones in Texas school zones, the best way to put an end to texting and driving would be to implement laws and also for the government to teach a course on texting and driving. Taking ... middle of paper ... pledge not to text or drive, pledge to save lives, and above all, pledge to help the world be safer. DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE, SAVE LIVES! TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONES WHILE DRIVING! Make a commitment to never text while driving, be the one who makes a difference in the world. Don't let the number of deaths steadily rise as texting and driving become more popular. Make a point of turning off your cell phone while traveling. Closing paragraph: In a split second you could ruin your future, hurt or kill others, and rend the hearts of everyone who loves you. Texting and driving has become popular and the number of deaths is increasing day by day, if the government implemented the laws everything would be different and also if everyone pledged to never text while driving. Be the one to save lives, because texting and driving kills! Thank you