Cell phones while Driving should be Illegalized Written by: Scenny Fryson Manoe/121211233005 Drivers should not be able to use their cell phones while driving because it is very dangerous for the driver, as well as others who are traveling along the same road. Cell phones are also a major distraction to the driver because it occupies one’s eyes and attention, which should be focused on the road. Everyday people die in car accidents because they use cell phones while driving. According to research cell phones are leading factors that cause accidents. Studies show that a cell phone put drivers at a four time greater risk of a crush.
Why banning the use of cell phones while driving should be mandatory nationwide. GENERAL PURPOSE: to persuade SPECIFIC PURPOSE: Persuade my audience to realize the dangers of using a cell phone while driving. CENTRAL IDEA: Cell phones are an important part of life, however many accidents have been caused due to ignorance of people using their phones while driving. People must realize their responsibility towards the public while sitting behind the wheel. I.
Most would say that this a great convenient way to say whatever they need to say to someone, Although, I tend to disagree strongly about this. The person sending the text may not have anything to do at the moment, although, the person on the receiving end could be concentrating on something very important. For example driving, if the person receiving the text is driving, and concentrating on the road in front of them when the text comes through to them, the driver is then distracted and engages into a conversation with the cell phone. Therefore, creating a huge life threatening experience for not only the receiver of the text, and surrounding traffic as well. Putting not only their lives in danger, but oncoming traffic as well that may be carrying valuable contents like children in the vehicle.
Date: 05/14/2009 To, The Editor, The New Era Times, 9 West 57th Street, NY, 4123 USA Subject: Spreading Mass Awareness About Dangers of Using a Cell Phone While Driving Through your esteemed newspaper, we are pleased and honored to express our views on increasing threats of using a cell phone while driving. We are the undergrad students of St. Patrick's College in Park Street, New York. In an unfortunate incident, exactly two weeks ago, we lost one of our classmates, Nick Breck (21), in a tragic accident. He succumbed to severe injuries before he could be taken to the hospital. The cause of accident as reported by the police officials has been negligent driving.
Safe Drivers Use Hands Free Devices Using hands free devices to talk on a cell phone is a great way to minimize the chances of being involved in a vehicle accident while driving. According to ehow.com, the following states of California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington there are laws that ban the use of hand-held cell phones. If someone is caught by a police officer in any of these states they can be cited for driving and holding a cell phone, therefore it is highly encouraged to use hands free devices. Some people make the argument that the cords on some types of hands free devices are a distraction or they do not like the way the ear piece fits. Blue tooth ear pieces are only one kind of hands free device; there are many different styles and types on the market.
The Dangers of Driving will speak on the cell phone General Purpose The general purpose of this essay is to keep the nation awer of the dangers of using the cell phone and driving Specific Purpose The goal of this essay is to examine the effects of using a cell phone well driving in general Central idea Why using a cell phone will divine is considered very dangers ? Introduction Research shows that using a mobile phone while driving increases the risk of crashing by at least four times. Driving is a complex task, requiring drivers to use and coordinate a number of skills. Any lapse in concentration increases the risk of the vehicle being involved in a crash. According to my local radio station that retrieving and sending any types of messages increases the amount of time a driver spends not looking at the road.
Using a cell phone while driving is a very dangerous obsession to do. I believe that there should be a law in every state banning the use of cell phones while driving. If a person uses a cell phone while driving he or she is easily distracted. It is one of the major causes of traffic accidents. Using a cell phone while driving also lowers a person’s reaction time.
There are many other factors that cause accidents. Some of the key elements that drivers give attention away from the road are as follows: eating drinking, reaching for a fallen object, applying make-up and talking to passengers. Cellular phones are useful but at the same time present danger for everyone. This is why I agree the use of cell phones should be prohibited. While the usage of cell phones is obvious, there are instances where they are used to report suspicious activity in the area.
I’ve found that there are two main ways to be rude with cell phones. First of all, use your cell phone while driving. When I got my cell phone, I got not just one, but two full-color brochures about why you should not use your cell phone while driving. People still do it. You see those people on the road with their phone in one hand and their Starbucks drinks in the other.
Driving while talking should be banned. When a cell phone goes off in a movie theatre or at a concert it is very irritating but, at least our lives are not endangered. When we are on the road, irresponsible cell phone users are more than irritating; they are putting our lives at risk. When certain kinds of driver behaviors are shown to be especially dangerous, we wisely draft special laws making them illegal imposing specific punishments, so talking on a cell phone in a moving vehicle should be no exception. Many of us have witnessed drivers dialing and talking on cell phones, resembling drunk drivers swerving all over the roads.