Argumentative Essay ReviewShot To directly address people who tend to ignore warnings and are more like distracted drivers, texting and driving PSAs bring awareness and self-awareness to the general public as they are shown moderate to severe graphic scenes about what happens when you take your eyes off the wheel. A distracted driving PSA ad is not only one of the best ways to alert people to the consequences of distracted driving, but it can also reduce the number of accidents related to distracted driving, thus keeping families not only alert and alert, but alive and well. safe. Over the past 5 years, the number of people watching safe driving advertisements has increased due to the shocking content of the videos, and as a result, the word about safe driving is spreading more than ever. From teenagers who just got their license, to parents who are always behind the wheel, PSAs have a good impact on anyone who hasn't yet been alerted to the dangers of distracted driving. To quickly summarize PSAs: Public Service Announcements or PSAs for short are the new method organizations and charities are using to spread the word about public safety. The most shocking PSAs are the ones showing the effects of distracted driving (due to the gory/shocking scenes). So far we can see that the message has definitely had a positive effect on people. It awakens the viewers and the message stays in their minds, even after watching the advertisement. According to SCNOW news, a group of students from Saint James High School in South Carolina watched one of the most impactful PSA ads released on the web in 2009 titled "COW." In an interview, the students admitted that the PSA they saw was indeed impactful and chilling, but… middle of paper… for their families. It helps them by opening their eyes to see that life is much, much more important than just a text or a call. Works Cited Jackson, Brie. “Teens react to graphic PSA on distracted driving.” SCNow. Np, 28 December 2012. Web. 16 May 2014. Police Department, Gwent and Tredegar Comprehensive School. “PSA SMS and Guide, UK, August 2009, (HQ) Master Original Video.” YouTube. YouTube, June 28, 2009. Web. May 16, 2014. Inbar, Michael. “Is the PSA for texting while driving too graphic?” TODAY.com. Np, 25 August 2009. Web. 16 May 2014.News, YOUR. "Distracted Driving, Josh's Story - The True Impact of a Lost Life - News - Business - Yours." Distracted Driving, Josh's Story: The True Impact of a Lost Life. Np, January 6, 2014. Web. May 16, 2014. Canada, LHSC. "Josh's Distracted Driving Story." YouTube. YouTube, December 2, 2013. Web. May 16 2014.