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Should drivers be allowed to use cellular phones while the vehicle is in…
Should drivers be allowed to use cellular phones while the vehicle is in motion?
Pro Cellphone use for drivers while vehicle is in motion
Ability to answer/make phone calls or texts
They spoke with a research assistant, and they didn't have to dial the phones or answer the phones while driving
Can use navigation
Might be necessary while on a road trip to not get lost and get into danger
Able to make emergency calls
calling 911 using cell phones in case of emergencies, has saved many passengers and drivers involved in accidents
Con cellphone use while vehicle is in motion
Could lead to fatal accidents
National Safety Council blames 1.4 million crashes annually on cellphone use
Can lead to getting hit by another moving vehicle/accidents
Research shows 5,715 accidents linked to the use of hand-held phones in Pennsylvania from 2002 to 2006
leads to distracted driving
Being distracted means maybe failing to give the proper signals, miss road signs, change lanes abruptly or respond slowly to hazards
Questions
Is it necessary to ban the usage of cell phones while driving?
Can laws really help fix the issue of cellphone usage while driving?
Being seen using one while driving is only considered a secondary offense.
My experiences
Everyone I know always drives and uses their cell phones
Was a normal thing for me for a long time.
Single mother
Not enough time to actually use my cell phone so I do make calls once in a while, while driving
Work is very demanding so I need to have my phone on and available 24/7