Topic > Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving - 1170

There are more than 3.4 billion cell phone users worldwide, making cell phones more common than computers (“Social isolation and new technology"). Cell phones are a modern phenomenon with a greater impact than the Internet in today's society. Increased mobility, access to new technologies and the ability to travel around the world with an added sense of security have given us the opportunity to explore all that life has to offer has become the preferred channel of basic communication among teenagers and their friends, and many other people, followed closely by cell phones and text messages” (“Social isolation and new technologies”). It's amazing when you walk down the street and see a five-year-old using a cell phone.” Today, more than 75% of children between the ages of 12 and 17 own a cell phone" ("Social isolation and new technologies"). Many people said they were more likely to text than talk on the phone. Cell phone use is increased in society more than any other technology. However, cell phone use while driving has proven to be a bad idea. The high potential for distraction causes people not to pay attention to the road accidents and deaths related to its use mobile phone while driving. Cell phone use while driving isn't just limited to talking; also includes texting while driving. The problem has become so serious that many states have laws banning the use of cell phones while driving. Since research has shown that talking on the phone, texting, and using hands-free devices is distracting and dangerous, it stands to reason that Every state bans cell phone use while driving. A study was conducted by a psychology researcher at the University of South Carolina who... .... middle of paper ......ren.” Lastly, teenagers will hate the ban. Mostly they would like to talk or text all the time, but in the end there is too much evidence to prove that cell phones cause traffic accidents. Regardless of these examples, based on the research I have done there are several reasons. do not have your cell phone in the car: to avoid distractions while driving, whether by talking on your cell phone, sending text messages or using hands-free devices. If a person is waiting for an emergency call, he has to park his car and deal with the problem. If a person receives a text message, they should not respond until it stops. Research shows that talking on cell phones, texting and receiving advice over speakerphone are distracting and dangerous while people think cell phone use is convenient and safe, we can't argue with the research that shows many people die and drive carelessly because of cell phones.