The Effects Of Idevices Overuse On The Physiology, Psychology, And Safety Of People

Cell phones have become an essential part of many peoples’ lives as they are one of the main sources of communication. People are able to complete many tasks using their phones, such as making phone calls, sending and receiving e-mails, text messaging, and even snapping photos. Cell phones are not only beneficial, but they are impactful in many ways. As many positive uses there are for cell phones, cell phone usage can be undoubtedly precarious while driving. Cell phone usage while driving is many times done irresponsibly and can put the driver at risk of getting injured. In addition to the driver getting injured, innocent pedestrians could also potentially lose their lives or be crippled due to a texting person who was driving at the same time. According to The Federal Communications Commission, “over 8 people are killed and approximately 1,161 are injured daily in incidents reported as distraction-affected crashes in the United States.” Texting while driving has become the number one distraction of drivers and main cause of car crashes. These crashes could result in hundreds of thousands of people either losing their lives or experiencing life-changing injuries. Although cell phone usage is an effective way to communicate with others and to complete certain tasks, it has become problematic for drivers in recent years as it increased the risk of injury and death while driving. For these reasons, texting while driving should be illegal and punishable by law.

As cell phones become more popular, texting while driving is becoming the most widely known cause for car accidents among teens. The alarming rate of incidents where texting is involved is getting more parents worried and warning their children about the danger of texting while driving. Parents are urging the fact that drivers should pay attention to the road and traffic, not their phones. A popular study of 18 to 24 year old drivers showed that 66 percent of them have texted while driving. Since texting while driving is becoming more popular many states are passing a law to ban the use of any cell phone device while in a vehicle. Texting while driving is an important issue that is causing many deaths and those who cause these deaths and

Texting and driving has become a normal thing in society since the early 2000’s since the rise of popularity in smartphones. There have been many studies that shows texting and driving is the cause of life threatening accidents due to distracted drivers. The international telecommunications union states that texting or making calls or any other interactions while driving

Today, one of the major sources of automobile accidents is distracted driving due to cell phone use. Driver distraction can be defined as “the diversion of attention away from activities critical for the safe driving toward a competing activity” (Young 3). The dangers of driving while using a cell phone cannot be overstated, but drivers still use their cell phones even though they are illegal. According to a survey, “About 2 out of 10 (18%) report that they have sent text messages or emails while driving; about half (49%) of those 21 to 24 year olds report doing so” (NHTSA). This indicates that millions of people use their cell phones while driving everyday, and with the increased availability and affordability of cell phones, the risk can only increase. In this paper the topics that will be discussed in regard to cell phone use while driving include the brief history of the cell phone, talking while driving, texting while driving, the part of the community most affected by using cell phones, alternatives to reduce incidents, the laws that have been enacted, and the organizations that endorse no texting while driving.

According to the NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), in the year 2015 alone, three thousand four hundred and seventy seven lives have been claimed and about four hundred thousand injuries by distracted driving; deaths that could have been easily prevented. And according to the DMV, about 26% of all automobile accidents involved cell phones. Texting and driving is defined as composing, sending, or reading text messages or emails, going on the internet, or in general, using your cellular device while operating a motor vehicle. Ever since smartphones have been widely available, texting and driving has been a problem; and has since caused an epidemic of injuries and deaths from distracted drivers, in any community across

Today more than ever mobile phones have become a main staple in everyone’s life this technological and social phenomenon is contributing to one of the leading causes of unintentional deaths and injury motor vehicle collisions. There has been many studies done that has compelling information that backs up the negative effects of texting and driving. It has been shown that while using your phone while you driving there is an increase of 80 percent of a vehicle collision. Cell phone conversations have been shown to cause negative effects on reaction time, lane keeping, car-following ability and speed control for driving. What having conversations or phone use also has a negative effect on other of driving tasks like checking your mirrors or following the

Today, texting has become a hazard when used under certain circumstances. As technology has rapidly advanced over the years, texting has become a natural activity and great resource for many people. According to recent studies, over eighty-four percent of Americans own phones and over two billion text messages are sent every day (Hart). Many phone owners are constantly absorbed in their devices, even while driving. While some believe that texting while driving is not dangerous, the loss of attentiveness it inspires and the increased risk of accidents show otherwise.

In fact, at any given time throughout the day, approximately 660,000 drivers are attempting to use their phones while behind the wheel of an automobile. Smartphones have made it easy for us to stay connected. But that can pose serious safety risks if someone decides to check his or her text messages, emails, phone calls, or any other mobile applications while driving. Cell phone distraction rates are alarmingly high. Even though teens recognize that talking or texting on a cell phone or using social media apps while driving is unsafe, they often engage in these behaviors while driving. In 2016, 10 percent of all drivers ages 15 to 19 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the

Technology has drastically increased, and has been drastically improved especially in today’s day and age. People nowadays seem to depend on the use of their cell phones more than anything. Typically, whenever and wherever, everyone is engaged in some form of technology, and because of this; chances are you’ve been in the car with someone who was texting and driving. Texting and driving is a horrendous habit to acquire, but it’s a habit that many people acquire, especially high school aged teenagers. “Among U.S. high school students, 45% reported texting and driving in 2012 (Olsen et al., 2013), which is an increase from 26% of 16 and 17 year olds in 2009 (Madden and Lenhart, 2009).” (Pergamon). Texting and driving creates a crash risk that is twenty three percent higher than that of someone who isn’t driving distracted. Texting and driving has been the leading cause of car accidents in recent years, and some of these accidents have sadly ended in fatalities.

Car Accidents happen every day, every month, every year. They never seem to stop or slow down. “Over 2.5 million people are involved in road accidents each year. Of these 1.6 million are caused from texting and driving. That is 64% of all road accidents in the United States.”, (Luke Ameen). Before cell phones, there were not as many road accidents as there are every single day. On average around 3,287 car accidents are caused each day. We have become more consumed with technology overtime and people think that it is more important to reply rather than staying conscious of their surroundings. Everyone says that driving is easy to do but, what people don’t realize is how dangerous it can be. You might not be the driver that is texting but, it is the people around you that are.

We see it every day and it seems to be the norm. As we drive we see people on their phones talking or texting while driving, not paying attention and crossing the center line or moving into your lane. Texting and driving has increased over the years with smart phones, busy lives, social media, and wanting to stay connected. At any given time throughout the day, approximately 660,000 drivers are attempting to use their phones while behind the wheel of an automobile (Health Research Funding, 2015). It only takes three seconds after the driver is distracted for an accident to occur.

In 2013, over 420,000 people in the United States were killed or injured in a car accident due to distractions like texting. The use of cell phones has become the most debated issue in driving. Many whom text or call others while driving know that they are endangering not only themselves but others surrounding them. With knowledge of their malpractice, several decide to use their phones anyway, wreaking havoc on our technologically inclined society. Over the last ten years, the role of the cell phone has grown to a necessity. People who don't have access to or don't own cell phones have been severally "handicapped" in the world today. Unfortunately, millions use their cell phones while driving. According to Michael Goodman, 90% of people who

Many people refuse to accept the fact that, texting while driving is one of the biggest problem in the United States, they are always checking their emails, messages, while they are driving, they will reply back to the text messages, when they know it is very dangerous for them, for the passengers in the car, for other drivers on the road, and also for those that walking on the sidewalk. Texting while driving causes great amount of car accidents every year. 10% of drivers of all ages under the age of 20 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crash. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted

Texting and driving according to the National Safety Council, is responsible for 1.6 million accidents per year and 11 teen deaths every day according to the Ins. Institute for Highway Safety Administration. For drivers between the ages of 18 and 20, there were 13% that admitted to texting or talking on the phone at the time of the accident. While overall, 34% admitted to texting while driving, 52% admitted to talking on the phone while driving (Marino, 2012). A few seconds is all it takes to end your life or the life of someone else. On the road, Americans hold their lives and the lives of other drivers at risk because they are anxious to check how many likes their picture got or what plans they have for that night. These are things that can wait until you safely reach your destination. Many would agree

Texting and driving according to the National Safety Council, is responsible for 1.6 million accidents per year and 11 teen deaths every day according to the Ins. Institute for Highway Safety Administration. For drivers between the ages of 18 and 20, there were 13% that admitted to texting or talking on the phone at the time of the accident. While overall, 34% admitted to texting while driving, 52% admitted to talking on the phone while driving (Marino, 2012). A few seconds is all it takes to end your life or the life of someone else. On the road, Americans hold their lives and the lives of other drivers at risk because they are anxious to check how many likes their picture got or what plans they have for that night. These are things that can wait until you safely reach your destination. Many would agree that they are able to multitask while