GSU to students: txtl8r

University launches anti-texting and driving campaign

Robert Jones, 22, of Douglasville, winces at his own driving while participating in the Arrive Alive Tour simulator which made a stop at Georgia Southern University Wednesday to educate students about the dangers of texting and driving. Jones described his performance as "scary" and the experience as an eye-opener.

W 102611 ARRIVE ALIVE 1 — Robert Jones, 22, of Douglasville, winces at his own driving while participating in the Arrive Alive Tour simulator which made a stop at Georgia Southern University Wednesday to educate students about the dangers of texting and driving. Jones described his performance as "scary" and the experience as an eye-opener.

Aided by a car equipped with virtual reality software to hammer the point home, Georgia Southern University launched an anti-texting and driving campaign Wednesday at the school’s outdoor rotunda. The kick-off event signaled the beginning of a “txtl8r” (text later) campaign aimed at young drivers on the school’s campus and around the state. Through a series of radio and television announcements, and images located around campus, Georgia Southern is hoping to increase awareness of the potentially deadly activity.

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