Devices While Driving

Using cell phones while driving are not only dangerous but deadly. We have many distractions while driving, let alone the use of cell phones as well. In this day and age cell phones are used for a variety of things such as text-messaging, internet usage, watching television, e-mailing, faxes, games, and much more. Driving is a privilege, not a right. Many Americans take the technology we have today for granted. Once issued a drivers license it can be revoked for not obeying the laws and this is not the case with cell phone usage while operating motor vehicles. The thing we need to remember is that we all need to be responsible drivers to ensure not only our

Using a handheld cell phone could be one of the deadliest decisions you could make while operating a motor vehicle. The dangers and impact of using a cell phone while behind the wheel are numerous. One of the main reasons people still use their cell phones while driving is that there is no consistency in the laws across the country. Certain states have legislation that bans cell phone use, while other states only ban certain usage situations. Tough federal legislation is the only way to decrease the use of handheld cell phones while driving. The tougher the laws are, the less likely people will be to use

An article found on EBSCO, written by John Callegari for Long Island Business News, unveiled the multitude of legislative action that has been taken by the nation as a whole. The article declares that Representative McCarthy introduced legislation to standardize laws regarding the use of handheld devices while driving, known as the Safe Drivers Act of 2011. Her evidence in success of the ban passed in her state of New York was that, “Laws do work. Immediately after New York banned cell phone use there was a 47 percent decline in cellphone activity while driving” (Callegari 1). As noted in the article, the only states that don’t offer regulations are: Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South

Enforcement problems arise because the offense is hard to detect except through erratic driving behavior (Gardner, 2010). Traffic stops such as those used to check for seatbelt use may help enforce bans, as officers may ask to check cell phones for evidence of very recent texting activity (Gardner, 2010). Another difficulty in enforcing these laws involves the individual drivers themselves ---many of whom believe laws do not have an effect on them (Sherzan, 2010). Many drivers simply ignore the law because they think they are safe drivers and any possible punishment for a violation will be minimal (Sherzan, 2010). Another reason drivers continue to use cell phones while driving is because they do not fear being prosecuted or convicted of crimes if they are actually caught (Sherzan, 2010). In addition to enforcement issues, statistics seem to indicate there has not been a reduction in the number of crashes in states where such a ban is in place (Sherzan, 2010). The following section will illustrate how cell phone usage contributes to automobile

The use of cell phones and driving is an ongoing issue in today 's society. A large number of teens use cell phones while driving, and the number keeps going up every day. Whether it is texting, talking, or using their navigation, using a cell phone while operating a vehicle is considered very dangerous, and is the number one distraction in the US (FCC). In addition, in many states, it is illegal, and is followed by a hefty fine if caught. Trying to convince your teen against using their cell phone while driving is difficult because they never really seem to listen. The fact is there have been over 40,000 cell phone related injuries and deaths reported in the US, and the number continues to rise each year (FCC). Because our teens rely way too much on their cell phone, it is up to us as parents to inform them of how dangerous using cell phones while driving really is. Although our teens may not like it, we need to make them aware of the dangers of using cell phones while driving, and enforce a nationwide ban to eliminate distractions, and reduce the number of deaths on the road.

Illinois is one of 14 states that has a hand held cellphone bans, “Illinois is the 12th state to ban the use of hand-held devices while driving. Texting and driving was banned in 2010.“ ("WQAD.com. WQAD News 8, 11 Feb.), though we can use hands free devices which according to legislation is described as “ a driver using an electronic communication device in hands-free or voice operated mode, which may include the use of a headset;” ("Illinois Compiled Statutes. Illinois General Assembly. Web. 17 Apr.2016”).

Kratsas stated that according to the National Safety Council’s Annual injury and fatality report, 26% of the accident in the United States are caused by the use of cellphones. Using cellphones while driving has been a chronic problem in America. The U.S. government of transportation have been trying to make laws that forbid using cellphones behind the wheel. According to an article by Marino, “10 states plus D.C prohibit all drivers from using handheld cellphones, 32 states and D.C. prohibit novice drivers from cell phone use, and 30 states plus D.C. prohibit all drivers from text messaging.” Even though there are laws that forbid

Drivers assume that hand free devices are safe to use. The main advantage to avoid using cell phone during driving is ensuring safety of driver, vehicle, and other people driving on the road. By making conversation, it is pertinent to highlight that hands-free phones have also similar negative impacts during driving; both distracts attention, although hands-free cell phones do not require manual

A escalated large number of mobile phones has very much made the road safety community aware of the mishaps that can occur on the road by using your cell phone. Not one person is a better-distracted driver than the next. There 's no such thing as a good distracted driver because I hear a lot of people saying that they could drive but if you 're driving distracted you can 't drive. Everybody thinks that they are the perfect driver, but being a great driver consist of driving by the rules for your safety and others. For this reason, standardized regulations laws should be in all states where the use of cell phones and driving are concerned. Research shows that between 20 or 30 percent of automobile accidents happen in the United States while being distracted for any reason such as, talking on the phone in a heated conversation, eating, adjusting the radio, looking off, rubber necking, etc, indicates the increases the risk by four. Other studies, based on driver simulation tests, conclude that people have difficulty multitasking. I really can say that any distraction while driving is dangerous. Driving should have the primary focus, and that 's keeping your eyes on the road at all times because it could be just a second glance of look at something and next thing you know you 're riding over in the next lane. I think every state should have regulations regarding the use of mobile devices.

According to the article "Hang Up and Drive" one new law in California requires hand free devices for anyone that wants to be on their phone and drive. I personally think this a good idea because you can really only focus on one thing so if you are on your phone you are more likley to get in an accident. In the text it states " Authorities hope that the new laws will reduce the number of traffic accidents. Studies have shown that cell phone use distracts drivers, which may increase the chance of having an accident. "  Also " New York state, at least, hands-free devices do seem to make for safer driving. The state enacted a hands-free law in 2001, and between 2001 and 2006, accidents involving hands-free devices numbered far fewer than those

Lastly, cell phone use while driving should be banned because it can become dangerous for oneself as well as others on the road. Not only does cell phone use for drivers endanger other people, it endangers the life of the operator itself. Drivers can run off the road into trees, ditches, or poles; they may also run into other cars or drift into oncoming traffic. Using a cell phone while driving also puts other drivers on the road in danger; if a driver is texting, their eyes are on their phone and they may not see the car in front of them stopping, which will lead into a wreck that could injury someone.

A1a. Texas’ current hand held device ban, is a start in the right direction. Texas is one of 37 states that restrict the use of hand held devices by novice drivers, in addition Texas does not allow hand held devices or texting by any driver in school crossing zones or on public school property during the time the reduced speed limit applies. Within 2014, 15 percent of all distracted driving fatalities in the United States occurred in Texas. (TxDot.gov, 2016) I believe that a ban on all

Some states have made it illegal to drive while on a cell phone. With the use of cells phones on the road, it can cause problems that will effect the driver. Cell phones should not be illegal to drive with. Three reasons why cells phones not be illegal is because it is a distraction for the drivers, it causes multiple problems, and it effects the people around the driver. Cell phone can become a distraction for someone who is behind the wheel. The reason why cell phones are a distraction is because of the new smart phones. Smart phones allows the driver to be able to get on the Internet. While someone is driving, they could go on their smart phones and look to see what is happening on social media. A driver could also text someone

Key point #1: Use of cell phones has proliferated to the extent that they have become an integral part of our lives. And since the lives of most Americans are built around car transportation, and so much time is spent in cars, it's inevitable that people will want to stay connected by cell phone while driving. It's very tempting.

Using a handheld cell phone while driving is dangerous to the driver themselves for a couple of good reasons. One such reason is that