Tech-savvy, multi-tasking productive members of society lead increasingly busy lives with mounting concerns that divide their attentions. The exponential rate at which new smart devices are invented to help us manage our time only promises that the number one cause of motor vehicle accidents, driver distraction, will be even more difficult to reduce in years to come.

The global population is increasing at a record rate. In the United States it is estimated that over the next 40 to 50 years more than 130 million people will be added to the population. By 2035 it is predicted that California's population will grow to 21 million or more. Legislators and city and government officials are addressing the problems of this population boom with proposals of pollution and air quality control solutions, high occupancy vehicle lanes, transportation alternatives such as bicycle lanes, high-speed railroads, trolleys and light rails but whatever they ultimately decide, the truth is that our roadways will inevitably be even more congested than they currently are.

Exciting advances in electronics in technology promise better and more efficient commuter trains and electric cars or cars which run on other as-yet-unknown alternative fuels. Newly developed alloys may be the catalyst for more affordable, compact and lightweight bicycles, motorcycles and other modes of transportation. Despite these promising advances in technology no amount of inventiveness and increased infrastructure can contradict the fact that travelers will be sharing their fueling stations, commuter buses, trains and freeways with a dramatically increased number of others.

These increased numbers of commuters will be just as prone to the distractions drivers face today. The use of mobile phones and the practice of text messaging while driving are serious contributors to auto incidents but not the only culprits. Drivers routinely browse their iPods, flip through CDs or channel surf on the radio as well as adjust their seats, look at scenery, read maps or other documents or mediate disputes among passengers within the vehicle they are driving. According to the NHTSA a whopping 80% of all automobile accidents and 65% of almost-accidents are partially or fully caused by some type of driver distraction.

As the numbers of people, modes of transportation and distracting devices rise, the only solution for increased safety is a new and improved attitude about driving while distracted. Each and every motorist must change their attitude from one of impatience that leads to risky driving practices to a more level, calm and sober mentality. Getting there faster is not worth losing your life or causing the death of another.

If you have been in a motor vehicle accident get the legal support you require and deserve by contacting an auto accident lawyer.