In today’s society our technology is more advanced than ever before. So far advanced is our society that we can easily use cell phones to speak to anyone, anywhere and at any time. For example, we can use cell phones while driving, or to speak to someone in another country. We can use them in the business world to conduct meetings or to relay vital information to co-workers or to conduct trade with other businesses. Today’s American culture relies heavily on the use of the cell phones. The recent growth of cellular telephone usage is a phenomenon that defies all gender, racial, and age boundaries. Cell phones are more than just the latest electronic gadget on the market. They are essential parts of our business and personal lives. Driving while using
the cell phone is very common and proves a major threat to people’s lives on the road. Cell phones must banned while driving; however, I also agree that cell phones are beneficial for communication and for gaining help in emergencies.
The cellular phone, while not being directly related to automotive travel, has become one of the popular and life-threatening innovations. “Today, one high-tech device in particular – the cell phone – has become the significant highway safety to concern”. 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 friends, and calls regarding directions.
The second category of cell-phone purposes is called “the attention thief.” This 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 affects a person’s ability to drive, and increases the risk of anyone else on the road. Hence, the use of the cell-phone by drivers should banned.
The government should impose a more strict law with the regard to this kind of scenario. This would not only give protection to the person himself but it would also lessen the number of accidents happening every year, every month, or every day. This kind of action of the government would really be very beneficial to everyone who uses cell phones while driving.