Students to be asked to pledge not to text, drive

CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — Students and teachers at Rhode Island high schools will be asked this year to sign a pledge not to text while driving as part of a statewide public awareness campaign.

The state attorney general’s office is joining with the state Department of Transportation and school officials to warn against the dangers of texting while behind the wheel. The effort is part of AT&T’s “Txtng & Drivng … It Can Wait” campaign.