The Dangers Of Self Driving

1). Texting and using a cell phone are the two most common distractions while driving (“Distracted” para. 1). It Can Wait campaign has started to stop drivers from using handheld devices (“Distracted” para. 3). Distractions affect one’s driving performance (“Distracted” para. 5). Drivers are distracted around half the time they drive (“Distracted” para. 5).15% to 25% of crashes on all levels are caused by distraction (“Distracted” para. 5). Texting increases the driving risk, even more than regular cell phone use (“Distracted” para. 5). When cops fill out crash reports, the states should keep track of them (“Distracted” para. 6). There are many distraction while driving that may cause the driver to take focus off the road (“Distracted” para. 8). Some distraction that everyone does is : changing the radio or a CD, talking to passenger, and observing the event outside the vehicle (Distracted para. 8). There are effects on telematics on driving behaviors (“Distracted” para. 9). Some say that the electronic device companies need to inform the public about the real use of these devices (“Distracted” para.

With new technology being introduced on almost a daily basis, it needs to be decided what ways are safe to use that technology. Advanced technology has created an abundance of things that can be used while driving. The most popular technology used while driving is the cell phone. Although it was invented in the 1970s, the cell phone did not gain momentum until the 2000s. Even during its first days, the effect of a cell phone distraction was already in the spotlight (Brown, Tickner & Simmonds, 1969). Allowing people to talk wherever and whenever, it became important to ensure this technology was not harming society. Driving is a complex cognitive task. Since its use boomed in the 21st century, several road problems and accidents were linked

As mentioned, distracted driving is a rising epidemic caused by the rapid growth of smartphone addiction caused by social media. While operating a smartphone, drivers are physically & cognitively distracted. Multitasking is in impossible because the brain can only fixate on so much. Undeniably, young adults and teens are more likely to handle their phone without reservation while they are driving, creating a high risk for the effects of distraction. Despite the convenience of hands-free devices, it is not a solution and is a serious distraction that causes a delay in reaction time, consequently putting these and other drivers at risk for a crash.

Using a cell phone while driving has become the biggest manual distraction while driving.  According to a study, conducted by The University of Utah (2013),

Over our civilization’s history, there have been countless technological advancements that essentially changed our whole way of life. As we have grown and adapted to these changes, we believe to have also acquired the ability to juggle our time and multitask easily. What we don’t realize is that this multitasking isn’t enhancing our way of life, but teaching us to slightly focus on many different things. Too many times we find ourselves texting or streaming photos on our phone while having a conversation with someone, and by “conversation” I mean spacing out and replying meaningless and unresponsive answers out loud. If texting has the power to make us seem dull, lifeless and passive towards a mere conversation, then how are we supposed to be alert and attentive while driving when we can only seem to keep one hand on the wheel and the other on the send button? In order to ensure the safety of every individual on the road, every state within the US should make texting while driving illegal.

Plentiful people claim that they can multitask while driving, but is that actually the case? People who are on their phones while driving have the same effect that other individuals have while driving with a .08% blood alcohol level. Driving intoxicated is well frowned upon, so why isn't texting and driving, especially if it is considered an equal or greater peril to driving intoxicated? Cell phones are one of the deadliest leading distractions on the road, “Safety Council found that people talking on cell phones or sending text messages caused more than one out of every four traffic accidents,” (Oregon travel experience). The reason why this is one of the main element for

We all have that friend or family member who rarely picks up their phone or returns a text. These are the people you probably don’t have to worry about on the road; however, most of us have a great sense of urgency overall during the day with places to go, so much to do, and often an overwhelming amount of communication interrupting our activities. This can lead to multi-tasking in the car while we are away from the office of home, even with all many warnings regarding the dangers of texting while behind the wheel. Over 1,000 people are hurt and 8 people killed each day because of distracted driving.

Studies conducted from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that using a cell phone while driving significantly impairs a driver’s reaction time and triples the risk of being involved in a crash or near-crash, and text messaging increases crash risk by a multiple of 8 for all ages (NHTSA, 2009). Situational awareness is significantly decreased while engaging in distracted driving, and in turn inattention blindness is increased drastically creating a potentially deadly situation on the roads. A driver who is multitasking has less brain function available and thus literally fails to see or pay attention to things that are squarely in the field of vision (Texting and Driving, 2010). On the other hand there are those that may be able to multitask successfully though the challenge is

As technology in automobiles continues to improve, the debate over driverless cars has become more frequent. A self-driving car is able to move and navigate on its own using sensors and programming technology without human control. Many people believe the development of driverless cars would be beneficial because they could reduce the risk of hitting another car. The sensors and navigation would be able to avoid accidents, while drivers usually get distracted and would be able to use their time leisurely in the car. A self-driving car may allow people to drive when unable to in the past, such as children and disabled persons, and can be more cost-effective due to cheaper insurance. However, self-driving cars could be extremely expensive and can easily malfunction and therefore not always reliable, while also decreasing the safety of pedestrians and children who may attempt to use the car without permission. With new technology and distractions, driver’s minds can easily wander and become preoccupied. Technology can easily malfunction, and something as small as my phone or a light bulb will glitch frequently. I often see cars stranded on the side of the road because the engine went out or broke down; imagine how catastrophic an accident could be if a sensor in the car went out. Driverless cars are not beneficial to society because while there are favorable aspects of a self-driving car, one can malfunction and add new risks to the road, as well as potentially hurting the

Good morning everyone, today we call our world as busy world or multitasks world and with the rush-rush-rush mentality most people have these days; it's no surprise that more and more people are driving while distracted. Eating, talking or texting on a mobile phone, making adjustments to the radio, talking with passengers -- all take a driver's focus off of the road.

When used during leisure, mobile phones can be quite useful; however, when mobile phones are used during cognitively demanding situations (e.g., driving) there can be many negative results stemming from distraction. Even with myriad data showing the potential negative effects of phone interaction (e.g., Klauer, Dingus, Neale, Sudweeks, & Ramsey, 2006; Strayer & William, 2001; Klauer, et al., 2014), many users still choose to use their phone while driving. In fact, according to a 2011 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control, 33% of U.S. drivers reported using their mobile phone while driving at least once during the

"It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity." This quote said by Albert Einstein, an educated German scientist, illustrates the relationship between technology and society. Due to the time period, the reasoning behind the quote is different yet still applies to today because technology continue to expand throughout the world. As generations pass, cell phones still make vast improvements and the advancement progresses. Evidently, the creation of the cell phone and its many features have many pros and cons. However, despite the benefits of cellular devices, the applications people download sometimes serve to distract. Amusing, fun, and creative apps help people keep in touch or express themselves but some applications may become addicting. The twenty-first century possesses a dependence on cell phones and more often than not, people find it difficult to put down the phone. Nowadays, people attempt to multitask everyday to accommodate their desire to text and work, snapchat and eat, or even far worse: use mobile apps and drive. Many researches have done extensive research to discover the dangers of using cellular devices and operating a motor vehicle at the same time. Also, the risk factors for all of the drivers on the road, not just the one distracted, shows great severity. Many citizens will oppose the idea of a change but one specific idea possesses great potential to decrease car accidents. In order to prevent further collisions caused

Have you ever been told by a family member or friend to no use your phone when driving, because you can get into an accident? I know I have. For as long as I can remember, there has been a stigma placed on phone usage while driving, and because of that stigma, some people view them as a distraction, and nothing more. As a result, they miss out on the vast repertoire of features that could actually be of help to them. Since the uprising of distracted driving accidents, all the good that smart phones can do kind of goes unnoticed. But what a lot of people fail to realize, is that smart phones have an abundance of features that can assist drivers on the road. Only when these features are used, and people stop texting, checking social media,

Nearly 6,000 people are killed connecting to the outcome of cell phone use while driving according to Edmunds.com (7). Texting and talking on the phone throughout the time that a person is driving can have deadly consequences, but people still don’t seem to want to give up risking their life. There are many issues that can happen while on the road related to the usage of cell phones. It is important to stop people from looking at their phones while driving, because it is extremely distracting and not safe. Even hands free devices are not as safe as they seem to be. There have to be consequences for people using their cell phones while driving in order to improve the people’s safety. According to Edmunds.com, cell phones are known as distractions everywhere in the world and have created several concerns to several countries (9).

Cellular phones may be convenient but there is one place they seem to do more harm than good – behind the steering wheel of vehicle. Over time, cell phones have become increasingly important fixtures in the lives of most Americans. At the same time, public concern over their use while driving has increased. According to the research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, March 2017, “distracted driving in 2015 accounted for ten percent of fatal crashes (3,196), 15 percent of injury crashes, and 14 percent of all police-reported motor vehicle traffic crashes were reported as distraction-affected crashes” (NHTSA, 2017, p. 1). Technically, what is distracted driving? Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, or the task of safe driving. With statistics as these it is no wonder that so much attention is being devoted to the dangers of being distracted when behind the steering wheel of a vehicle. Much of the devotion concentrates on the education of using electronic devices, like cell phones, while driving. However, not all of the distractions can be attributed to electronic devices. Distracted driving is an all too common habit. Aside from cell phones, eating and drinking, daydreaming, reading, applying make-up, adjusting the radio, talking to passengers, children and even pets can prevent drivers from giving their full attention to the road. In this paper, the role of the cellular phone as a cause for distracted driving will be