Persuasive Essay On Texting And Driving

Using cell phones while driving has become a growing issue over the years. Many people call or text on their phones while they drive, which can distract them from the road. The use of cell phones while driving has been outlawed in some states. I believe this should be a federal law as well. The use of phones has become a dangerous action that many people are taking a part in. When the driver is using their phone whether they are sending text messages or just talking, they are not paying enough attention to what is happening in front of them. When a driver is looking at their phone instead of looking at the road, they can travel a great distance without even glancing at the road. Many people also think talking on the phone is acceptable

Cars are becoming more technologically advanced as the years pass. Cars have technology in them that can make calls without the driver having to touch a button. Since the driver does not have to have their phone out to make calls, they can put it away while they drive. Further improvements to the technology in vehicles is a major step to decreasing the use of cell phones in the car. Many accidents occur each year in result of using a cell phone while driving. Multiple accidents occur each day because people to not want to put their phones down. If someone else is in the car they could send the message for the driver. When the driver pays attention to the road, they decrease their chance of getting into an accident. If you are not looking at the road you could miss a stop sign or pass a red light. This could result in a major accident or even a fatality. Many organizations have been formed to get these laws passed. Even the cell phone companies themselves tell their customers not to use their phones while driving. This increase in cell phone awareness has been constant since the number of distracted driving accidents has gone up. This should be a clue to begin passing these laws to prevent further