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    Texting while driving is something everyone knows to be dangerous, however, many people continue with this risky behavior. Today, most states have at least one law banning the use of cell phones while driving. However, many of these laws are considered secondary laws (Norton, 2015). This means that a police officer must pull someone over for breaking a primary law before punishing them for breaking the secondary law. For example, if a police officer saw a woman texting and driving, he could not simply

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    Cell phone use continue to spread like wild fire for many Americans. Cellphones are a part of everyday life and people depend on them to carry out daily operations and perform numerous task. Unfortunately, many cell phone operations occur while driving, as a result fatal car accidents take place daily. Distracted drivers using cell phones has joined alcohol and speeding as a leading factor in fatal and serious injuries. According to the National Safety Council, cell phone use is involved in more

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    us with ways of getting information in a timely manor, but created the burden of constant distraction to all who use its benefits. In some states it is illegal to drive while using a hand held cell phone; not only do I agree with this law but I think it is of the up most importance. Driving with a cell phone causes hazards such as: accidents involving the driver and others, continuing a constant state distraction, and even ruining ones life. When one drives with a mobile device it immediately

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    Should teachers let students have their phone in class? Many don't, currently most teachers do not let students use their devices during class time. In addition Cell Phones have become increasingly popular. According to the Huffington post “Millions more will join the ranks of smartphone users in the years ahead, as the remainder of the 92 percent of American adults who own cell phones upgrade their devices” this article illustrates that many people own cell phones and many more will soon. And most teachers

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    on a cell phone while driving are. Does being on your cell phone while driving actually increase your chances of having an accident? According to an article, The National Survey on Distracted Driving Attitudes and Behaviors, “Almost half (48%) of drivers report answering their cell phone when driving at least some of the time. Two in 5 drivers (40%) report never answering their phones while driving.” (Schroeder, 2012) This shows that there is a good amount of people that do use their phone while

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    Stricter Distracted Driving Laws When we are in a classroom situation, we don’t think much of a phone going off in class, but when we are on the road, irresponsible use of cell phones can lead to endangerment of lives. Several people have before witnessed drivers distracted before. A person can be so distracted on social media, calling and chatting, emailing or texting that they can resemble drunk drivers. According to Delthia Ricks, “the number of teens who are dying or being injured as a result

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    With the span of cell phone production in America, it’s unlikely you will see someone without one. Across the US, millions of people have a mobile device and many of which are teenagers. Adolescents can be found on their phones constantly; whether it’s at school, in public, or at home. Teens are so caught up in their devices that they fail to experience the world around them. In today's generation, millennials are walking zombies. Cell phones have completely attracted teenagers attention, making

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    Critical Essay: Having Cell Phones in Elementary School Today’s new generation is referred to as the iGeneration because of such technologies as the iPhone, iPad, iTouch, and so forth (Rosen 8). As recently as the past decade, schools have had to determine their stance on students with personal electronics in the school, from the use of storage devices such as the flash drive, to the use of iPods for listening to music and podcasts, to the use of cell phones. Many schools quickly developed policies

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    The Federal Communication Commission researched the likelihood of getting into an accident while texting. Results show an individual is “twenty-three times more likely to cause or be in an accident” (The Dangers). When a person looks down at their phone, it leaves room for error. Nevertheless, multitasking behind the wheel impairs the driver from making any fast sensible judgements. The driver texting is less likely to see potential hazards on the roads and to have the time to correct an error. The

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    Speech Outline Topic: Why Banning the Use of Cell Phones While Driving Should Be Mandatory Nationwide. General Purpose: To save lives, up to 3,000 a year in America, by reducing the number of car accidents. Specific Purpose: Keep drivers' attention on the road, where it belongs. Central idea: Cell phone use while driving a vehicle should be banned nationwide because it distracts drivers and thereby causes accidents. Introduction Key point #1: Use of cell phones has proliferated to the extent

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