Driving while under the influence alcohol has been demonized by everyone from MADD (Mother's Against Drunk Driving) to ex-offenders who preach the dangers that people pose when they are drunk behind the wheel.

Today's threat can walk a straight line and pass a breathalyzer test but is just as dangerous. Distracted driving is the new term given to people who are doing everything BUT driving. They may be texting, shaving, putting on make up or eating while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.

Distracted driving takes the drivers' attention away from the road and onto what ever they are doing. This practice was always around but has really spiked significantly with the introduction of cell phones and the ability to text. Accidents are caused by texting while driving. There are thousands of cases when someone actually hits another car or person while they are "harmlessly texting" on their phone.

If you allow yourself to be distracted while you're driving you need to make a conscientious effort to stop. Even if you're a saint behind the wheel, you need to drive defensively to protect yourself from the people who are only spend half their time looking at the road.