Cell Phones while driving.
The cellular phone, while not being directly related to automotive travel, has become one of the most popular and life-threatening innovations. "Today, one telematic device in particular - the cell phone - has become a significant highway safety concern" (Petri 32). The number of cellular phone users has grown to one hundred million in the United States. There are two categories of cell-phone purposes. The first category, which is least popular, is called "only for emergencies." Cellular phones used in this category are simply reliable sources of communication. Some emergencies might include: a broken-down car, stranded family or friends, and calls regarding directions. The second category of cell-phone purposes is called "the attention thief." Which is the leading cause of car accidents and in almost all cases, death. The cellular phones used in this category consist of long personal conversations that steal the drivers' attention away from the road, other drivers, and pedestrians. Driving while talking on a cellular phone negatively effects a person's ability to drive, and increases the risk of anyone else on the road, and hence use of cell phone by drivers should be banned. There have been many cases that
Drivers who take a chance and talk on the phone for long periods of time are subject to mood changes. Moods and attitudes significantly affect driving ability. If a driver is having a pleasant conversation, their attitude towards other drivers is less likely to be aggressive. On the other hand, if a driver is having an upsetting conversation, an argument, their attitude is more likely to change to aggressiveness and carelessness. Works Cited
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Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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