What is the book a deadly wandering about?

A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age is a 2014 book by Matt Richtel. It details the story of Reggie Shaw, a Mormon teenager who killed two scientists in Utah in 2006 while he was texting and driving.

How long was Reggie Shaw in jail?

Shaw, 19, served 30 days in jail and was ordered to perform 100 hours of community service. He was the last person in Utah to receive such a light sentence.

What is the Reggie Shaw case?

At age 19, Reggie Shaw was texting while driving and killed two men in Utah. “I texted all the time when I drove. It’s something I did almost every time I got behind the wheel,” he told Here & Now’s Robin Young. “I thought that it was ok.”

WHO published a deadly wandering?

403 pp. William Morrow/HarperCollins Publishers.

What is the fine for texting and driving in Utah?

According to Utah’s laws, anyone who is caught texting while driving could possibly face up to three months in jail, as well as a fine of as much as $750 fine, as well as a misdemeanor on their record.

How Much Can talking on a cell phone increase your chances of being in a crash?

four times
According to the same study, drivers who are talking on the phone, even on a hands-free device, are up to four times more likely to be involved in a crash. A newly-released study from AAA claimed cell phone use increases the risk for a traffic accident up to eight times.

What percentage of teens say they frequently talk on a cell phone while driving group of answer choices?

43%
Half (52%) of cell-owning teens ages 16-17 say they have talked on a cell phone while driving. That translates into 43% of all American teens ages 16-17.

What are the two biggest causes of distracted driving in Utah?

The two worst distractions for Utah drivers: Cellphones. Whether you are dialing a number, texting, using social media or using a map app, it is illegal to manipulate your phone in any sort of way while the vehicle is in motion. Crashes involving drivers on cell phones have increased for six straight years.

What was Debbie doing when she got hit by the driver?

DEBBIE DREWNIAK, WHO WAS HIT BY A TEEN DRIVER THAT WAS TEXTING IN 2011, WILL BE SPEAKING. THE TEXT PREVENTION PROGRAM IS AN OPPURTUNITY FOR YOUNG DRIVERS TO LEARN THEIR ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES. DEBBIE WAS CHECKING HER MAIL WHEN THE DRIVER HIT HER AND HER DOG. DOCTORS THOUGHT SHE WOULD NEVER WALK AGAIN.

Who is terryl a deadly wandering?

One state trooper on the scene, Bart Rindlisbacher, suspects Reggie of texting and driving. Terryl Warner—a victims’ advocate who had a tough childhood involving an alcoholic father and disengaged mother—gets involved in Reggie’s case on behalf of Jackie Furfaro and Leila O’Dell, the wives of the rocket scientists.

What is a Class A misdemeanor in Utah?

Class A Misdemeanors A class A misdemeanor is the most serious type of misdemeanor in Utah, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a fine of as much as $2,500. Theft of services or property worth between $500 and $1,500 is a class A misdemeanor. (Utah Code Ann. §§ 76-3-204, 76-3-301 (2019).)

Can you drive with headphones in Utah?

There is no prohibition on headsets in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Deleware, Washington D.C., Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota.