The general argument made by Matt Richtel in his work, “Driving While Distracted” is that use of cellphones should be banned while in cars. More specifically Ritchel argues that using cellphones in cars can lead to injury, death, and overall danger. He writes “Studies indicate that drivers using cellphones are four times as likely to cause a crash as other drivers” (11). Richtel is suggesting how dangerous the use of these devices can actually be. Cellphone use can magnify the the potential hazards of being in a car to a great extent. The author believes that if cellphones are banned, the safety of many drivers would be increased. Drivers would no longer have their lives at risk if their distractions were reduced. In my view, Richtel
Pick one of the Current Issues topics that are at the beginning of each chapter in the book and discuss, in your own words, both sides to the issue. In addition, answer all questions presented at the end of the issue. Then give your opinion on the issue and explain your point of view. This project should be 3 pages long (single spaced) and is due on 12/17. Driving While Distracted 1.
This expands to the point where all radios and devices could be banned from vehicles because drivers can suffer from inattentiveness from any device. Pushing this even further, spouse-related passengers could be banned, as well as dogs and children. The author then writes how a small political party in Australia argues that if mobile phones become illegal then smoking whilst driving should be banned as well because it can be a distraction to fish for cigarettes while driving. An alternative would be a hands free smoking experience, such as a hookah.
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These cell phones are a huge cause of many car accidents. Americans using their cell phones to text, call, or surf the internet while driving is the cause of up to about 80% of accidents (TextingnDriving par 1). So many people are seen using their phones while driving it is becoming impossible for police to gain control over the issue. People should not text and drive because, by altering their concentration it can result in dangers to themselves
A. Cell phones are a distraction to drivers. B. Using a cell phone while driving is dangerous and could be deadly. C. Trends in fatalities from distracted driving have risen over the years. III. Body of the Presentation A.
Texting and driving has caused many deaths among teens and others, and many families grieve every day, wishing that the worst action anyone can do while driving to become illegal. In the year 2009, 5,500 people died in texting and driving related accidents (Johnson, 2012). From then the numbers only go up because of the growth of technology. Since the issue has grown and causing more and more problems, laws need to change and become stricter to fit the new forms of
Distracted driving is a problem of epidemic proportions. Thousands die every year in accidents attributed to distracted driving. There are many ways to be distracted behind the wheel - answering a phone call, sending a text message, paying too much attention to passengers, or playing with the radio. One distraction many drivers take for granted is the need to use the restroom. Experts say, however, that needing to use the bathroom can be as dangerous of a distraction as any other.
Texas Legislators create laws and policies that helps the society become more responsible and creates a safer environment. Many laws can be created and put into action with the help of citizens abiding to them. Without rules (which are clearly broken anyways), anyone can just do whatever they please, and most times that can create more issues than having rules rather than having the community have a free for all. Some important law that should be focused on are banning cell phones while driving, child welfare, and border security .
When an induvial is distracted while driving they are endangering their own safety and the safety of others around them. When drivers decide to divert their attention from the road this is called distracted driving and that is against the law. The fact is that cell phone manufacturers can’t tell users what they can and can’t do with their devices. Cell phones makes our lives generally easier, they allow us to be accessible at any moment in time and in place around the world. And, it’s truly sad to say that there is a high percentage of individuals that use their cellphones while driving.
In the United States, distracted driving is an issue. It doesn’t always have to be texting like many people think. Accidents can happen in a matter of seconds while one is looking on their mobile device. I chose to analyze this argument because it is something I am very concerned with. In January of this year, my uncle was killed in a car accident.
III. Purpose Statement – Texting while driving is a serious distraction and one that could cost you your life or the lives of others. IV. Main Points (TRANSITION:
General purpose: to persuade Specific purpose: to persuade my audience that the use of cellphone while driving has become a life threatening not only to the driver but also to other motorist and pedestrians. Thesis: Preview: -To discuss on how we can decrease the percentage of those who use their cell phone while driving. - To discuss the cons and the outcome of the use of cell phone while driving. A. Attention getter:
Since the early 2000 's, cell phone related car crashes have increased in number. Talking, texting, or merely glancing at a cell phone while being behind the wheel is a dangerous distraction while going 70, 50, or even 20 miles per hour. This is why I think that driving while using a handheld cellphone should be illegal. Talking on a cellphone is just as dangerous as texing, though some motorists would disagree, saying that talking on a cellphone is not as dangerous as texting, but they are very wrong. When a driver is concentrating on a conversation, they pay less attention to what is going on around them in favor of the voice in their ear.
During emergency situations, cell phones can provide help and driver can make emergency calls, even reporting any dangerous scenario such as roadside accidents. Also, through cell phones a driver can locate the desired route. In fact, Vodafone Company makes a very perfect advertisement regarding to this problem, which is using the phone while driving. It describes that using the phone while driving is a very dangerous and illegal. Also, the idea of the
As a result, the innovation of mobile phone technology is fabulously impressive. Consequently, people reached in a situation, where separating them from their smart phones is absolutely out of the question. Nevertheless, while driving, the usage of mobile phones is prohibited. But, surely, there will be rule breakers in the society, especially, the angry youngsters.