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243C93B97E8E
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This suggests that phone use while driving is almost as dangerous as driving drunk, although studies show that texting while driving is 6 times more likely to cause an accident than driving drunk (Texting and Driving Accident Statistics). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that every d...
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Drivers should not be able to use cell phones and/or cell phone gadgets while behind the wheel.
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Statistics show that while doing so, the probability of being involved in a motor vehicle accident increases greatly. Even federal law supports the ban on cell phone use while driving as many states have enacted laws against it. Checking a text message is not worth endangering the lives of others, or of the driver them...
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Many lives today has been taken away by those who text and drive
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believe that texting and driving is very unsafe and it shouldn't be allowed.
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Driving itself is a very high risk so trying to multi task wouldn't be a good idea.
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0E60739F1326
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There are many different results in texting and driving which are never really good. 75% of the people that drive text and drive for no valid reason at all. I 100% believe that it shouldn't be allowed and they should fully enforce the no texting and driving law.
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Most people say that 90% of the people that do text and drive are teens and not really to many adults. The reasons behind this is because most teens believe that they should receive a text back within 5minutes. Most people say that kids are easily distracted and that's also why they have to pick up there phone every...
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0E60739F1326
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Teens find a way to pretty much make a joke out of anything and take texting and driving as a joke when its a life or death situation.
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0E60739F1326
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Many adults can not drive for a 1hour or not even 30 minutes without yelling about something someone did on the road. Most people take it to a level it doesn't have to be brought to a lot of situations could be avoided. Multiple people feel threatened when you cut them off or driving slow or even just blowing your horn...
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0E60739F1326
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When things like this happen it distracts them from the road now they texting their people while driving.
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0E60739F1326
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Phones are a very big distraction so I feel like no matter what your doing your phone can cause a big situation turn into a big one. Many people are set to their phones they can't live without them so they feel like putting it down is never really a option. Driving and texting can lead to so many things I never want ...
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In the 20th century the cell phone is the most commonly used item. Everyone in most parts of the world have one. Cell phones paved the way for us to do so many things faster than ever before; it was a revolutionary item that has quite literally changed the world. People overusing it has become an issue to the point whe...
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6097EE3B178B
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Cellphones have been the cause to many vehicle accidents.
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6097EE3B178B
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People text and drive, or just do things on their phone while behind the wheel and next thing you know, their car is in a ditch.
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6097EE3B178B
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There have been laws passed in some states that outlaw the use of cell phones while driving.
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6097EE3B178B
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I don't completely agree with the full banning of phones while driving
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Being on your phone while driving is a huge safety risk to you, anyone in your vehicle, and also anyone on the road with you. It isn't fair for others to be at risk because one individual can't wait to respond to a text or check a notification.
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I think there should be some kind of phone lock that is incorporated into each device which basically only gives limited access while moving in vehicles.
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6097EE3B178B
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It could be similar to "do not disturb" but also only allows calls to come through and has like a one-touch system or system that uses your voice so you won't have to look off the road.
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6097EE3B178B
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As dangerous as cellphones can be they are also useful and we need them. There needs to be more of a sure proof method of stopping people from using their phones for the wrong reasons while driving.
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Texting and driving is an uncommon thing that people do on the road
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an example of this is when you're on a stoplight you might spot someone texting on their phone there's a chance that they might get themselves hurt or killed and that's the problem of texting and driving people get hurt because of this not just the driver but everyone else. Is it worth your life just to see that text ...
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AA1F98CEB249
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Texting and driving became illegal almost 4 years ago where it is prohibited all drivers from using a mobile communication device while operating a motor communication device while operating a motor vehicle
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AA1F98CEB249
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Honestly people at the 18 to 33 do this more than anyone else which a pretty bad and 11% percent of those people died from it. About 421,000 people were injured from these crashes while almost 5,000 people have died.
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If you want to see a better life then it's recomended to stop so everyone can be safe.
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In these times, phones are a huge distraction while on the road of driving. A Georgia law was made that drivers are to have a phone holder while driving in the vehicle, but there is still a large abundance of deaths in due to car accidents. According to research conducted at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), ...
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BD7D972ED5B5
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In my opinion, I believe that phones should not be allowed of use during driving
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because it is inconsiderate of other drivers
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it increases the number of deaths per year,
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BD7D972ED5B5
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because it's a myth of multitasking while driving.
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BD7D972ED5B5
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One reason I believe that phones should not be allowed of use during driving because it increases the number of deaths per year.
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BD7D972ED5B5
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For example, cell phone use while driving statistics and texting and driving facts show that this behavior is common and dangerous for teen drivers. Distracted driving is dangerous, and cell phone use while driving is a major factor. In 2018 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted dr...
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BD7D972ED5B5
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Another reason I believe that phones should not be allowed of use during driving because it is inconsiderate of other drivers.
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BD7D972ED5B5
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The consciousness of events happening around vehicle has a huge impact on driving. It is necessary for the drivers to monitor outside events and their possible impacts on driving. Using cell phones make it difficult to keep an eye on the outside events. Negligent behavior is highly immoral and unethical as it exposes h...
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BD7D972ED5B5
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The last reason I believe that phones should not be allowed of use during driving because it's a myth of multitasking while driving.
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BD7D972ED5B5
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Multitasking is valued in today's culture, and our drive for increased productivity makes it tempting to use cell phones while behind the wheel. People often think they are effectively accomplishing two tasks at the same time. And yes, they may complete a phone conversation while they drive and arrive at their destinat...
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39D9DC17D35B
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There is a growing debate on whether or not people should use phones while driving. Most states have deemed it illegal for people to use phones whilst operating a motorized vehicle. Yet, people still continue to use phones to play games, check twitter, post social media updates, take snapchat videos, and even make vide...
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39D9DC17D35B
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I believe that drivers should not be able to use cellphones while operating any motorized vehicle no matter the circumstance and no matter the person.
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39D9DC17D35B
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Lately people using their phones while driving has become an increasing problem in today's society.
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Even with all the laws against it, road signs advising against it, and signs showing how many people have lost their lives due to phone usage, that still doesn't seem to deter drivers from using them. The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. In the ye...
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39D9DC17D35B
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People don't seem to realize that a car or any sort of vehicle weighs at least 2 tons.
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39D9DC17D35B
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Anything that is 2 tons can and should be considered a deadly weapon that can easily hurt or kill someone if not operated properly. Driving is already a difficult task, and anything that can take your mind off that for even a second could cause pain and grief. Not only will you and the people in your vehicle feel the p...
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39D9DC17D35B
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I'm fully aware that some people actually use their phones for good while driving.
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39D9DC17D35B
1,622,929,987,524
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Some examples of using phones for good are getting directions, answering calls, reporting a hazard on the road, etc.
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39D9DC17D35B
1,622,929,992,388
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But even then I believe they shouldn't have their focus on it for more than a second. Calls should be made handsfree or bluetooth and directions should be entered before your departure ensues.
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39D9DC17D35B
1,622,929,998,215
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In conclusion, yes there are good and bad ways to use a phone and opinions may vary on the subject. But I personally think that the bad outweighs the good by so much and phones shouldn't be touched at all during driving. We've already lost countless lives due to people not giving the road their full & undivided attenti...
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"The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. Nearly 390,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving. 1 out of every 4 car accidents in the United States is caused by texting and driving."
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Drivers shouldn't be able to use their phones while driving because
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it creates a distraction that could not only lead to injury to the person on their phone but also other innocent drivers on the road
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B50239696FDC
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Even the most experienced drivers can find themselves losing control of the wheel while concentrating on their phones. Also driving is a task that requires constant awareness, any type of diversion can lead to accidents no matter how quick it is. In a lot of cases death and serious injury is the result of "glancing" at...
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B50239696FDC
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Additionally the mortality rate behind using cellphones while driving has caused some states to take legal action
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B50239696FDC
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19 states have banned hand-held cell phone usage while diving, 39 states bans any cell phone usage for novice drivers, 20 states bans any cell phone usage for school buses and 48 states have banned texting while driving. So not only is cell phone usage while driving dangerous but also illegal. So if you are using a cel...
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B50239696FDC
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According to research cell phones are leading factors that cause car accidents
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Studies show that using a cell phone can make you 4x more likely to crash. Despite the dangers, people still use their cell phones while driving to communicate or occupy themselves. Some may argue that using hands-free features is safe, but research shows it can be just as dangerous as holding the phone because the con...
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Although people may say "It was just a one time thing, I barely text while driving."
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Science begs a differ, during recent years it has been studied that texting while driving has become a huge epidemic.
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Scientist have even compared it to craving junk food, stating that like junk food we crave being on our phones. Study shows that the average person check their phone once every 12 minutes and 80 times a day. So using your phone while driving can definitely become a habit even if you just do it a "couple times".
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B50239696FDC
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In conclusion, if people don't give up cell-phones the number of fatalities on the roads will still increase. It is people's responsibility to not incur their own and others people lives. Putting up your cell phone and waiting until you're at a stable place can save your life. No one should put themselves or others at ...
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Imagine you're driving down the highway, listening to your favorite song, and you check your phone to see if anyone has texted you back, and all of a sudden your face is on the steering wheel. You've just crashed. Now your car is wrecked and you're owing thousands of dollars to the person you've hit in front of you, al...
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there should be no use of your cell phone while you're in the driver's seat
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not only do you put your own life danger, but also to those who are around you, sharing the same road as you. There are many other probable causes to not use your phone while driving.
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For instance, your family could be with you in the car and if you were to make the simple mistake of sending one text message, that one message could end all that. Even something as simple as picking up the phone is dangerous. Using your phone while driving raises your risk of having an accident by 400% as it states on...
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7C25B4378339
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More evidence from this same site states "In the US, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that nearly 3500 people died in distraction-related crashes in 2015" (20 - 21). If you still choose to use your phone, it only takes a couple seconds to simply pull over somewhere and answer your text or ca...
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The only instance where someone may be allowed to use the phone, is for gps use.
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7C25B4378339
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The only people I can see doing that is someone going on a long trip, someone visiting from somewhere else, or an uber/lyft driver . Sometimes that's how those people make their money, evidence of this on ride. guru states " According to another study fron 2015, Uber drivers in Atlanta make $39,929 USD per year before ...
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Evidently, the use of phones during driving should cease to not only save your life but the life of your passengers, pedestrians, other drivers, or just anyone else sharing the road with you as well
Concluding Statement
Concluding Statement 1
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Humans should not be able to use cell phones while operating a vehicle
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it can cause accidents, and even worse death
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The National Safety Council today called on state and federal lawmakers to ban the use of cell phones and text-messaging devices while driving. Due to the number of accidents that are related to conducting calls on a phone and texting while driving, some jurisdictions have made the use of calling on a phone while drivi...
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A study from the Harvard Center of Risk Analysis estimates that cell phone use while driving contributes to 6 percent of crashes, which equates to 636,000 crashes, 330,000 injuries, 12,000 serious injuries and 2,600 deaths each year.
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Due to the number of accidents that are related to conducting calls on a phone and texting while driving, some jurisdictions have made the use of calling on a phone while driving illegal. Cell phone use contributes to 6% of crashes, and drivers are at a four times greater risk of a crash.
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Smartphones have made it easy for us to stay connected at all times. But that can pose serious safety risks if someone decides to check his or her text messages, emails, phone calls, or any other mobile applications while driving
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Cell phone distraction rates are alarmingly high. Worst of all, the usage of cell phones before car accidents happen is known to be underreported due to potential legal issues. Using a mobile phone while driving is reckless behavior, and every single crash that happens due to it can be prevented.
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The safest possible way to use a cell phone while driving would be to attach it to the radio system or another suitable hands free device via Bluetooth
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F0C5865AEE7C
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The hands free device does not guarantee safety either. While the distraction from using such technology is significantly smaller, it might still cause an accident
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So there is no better decision than to simply postpone calls until you have arrived at your destination.
Rebuttal
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In conclusion, humans should not be able to use cell phones while operating a vehicle because it can cause accidents, and even worse death. Using cell phones while driving can put us at great risk, so just wait until you get to your destination
Concluding Statement
Concluding Statement 1
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Phones and driving are two bad combinations. They can lead to serious danger and harm. People must be careful on now they use their phones while driving as it can lead to major accidents or worse.
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I think drivers shouldn't be able to use cell phones in any capacity while operating a vehicle.
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Cell phones are major distraction when driving.
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People/drivers can't help but to pick them up and use them. This could keep the drivers focus off the main thing which would be paying attention to the road. In these cases it could potentially be dangerous as they could cause an accident.
Evidence
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Next texting is also another reason why cell phones shouldn't be in the drivers capacity.
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Drivers often check their phones for messages or calls. This causes the driver to take his/her eyes off the road and cause an accident in a split second. The highest number of accidents come from texting and driving. This can is a major problem.
Evidence
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Finally music is also a problem as most times the driver don't listen to the radio as they more than often listen to the bluetooth connected to the phone.
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The driver may not want to listen to a certain song and try to change it which would make him/her take their eyes off the road. It could also lead to them getting badly injured.
Evidence
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28E132CF8098
1,622,931,901,359
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In conclusion driving with phones is bad. We must try not to use phones as much as possible when driving it may save our lives as well as others. Doing this could also bring the accident percentage down. This could save thousands of lives maybe even more.
Concluding Statement
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What do I think about using cell phones while driving? Cell phones are big distraction when using them or having a conversation. Driving is already dangerous enough because of what can happen in a car wreck.
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How can cell phones be dangerous? Well they are a distraction and very entertaining
Claim
Claim 1
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so you shouldn't use them while driving
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People like to listen to music and change songs while driving and not pay attention. Texting is another thing and watching videos because you be locked in on your phone. This is how I think phones are a distraction in today world.
Evidence
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6F220B8B2495
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How is driving cars dangerous in today's world? Well cars today go a lot faster and are very dangerous.
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They can cause deaths very easy by hitting just about anything or total your car. You can get distracted or cause a wreck and put other people lives in danger just by you getting in one. This how I think today vehicles are dangerous.
Evidence
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How do I think using a phone and driving is dangerous at the sametime? When using a phone while driving you might end up in the other lane or running a light or something.
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When doing that you can easily cause a wreck and be in the wrong by hurting other people and for being on your phone. That's why tickets are so high for being on your phone while driving. I think people shouldn't use they phone while driving in today life.
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These are my thoughts on today about using cell phones and driving. I think texting and driving or using a phone while driving should be stopped. If they still choose to do so they should be punished. They should be arrested or pay a big fine. This is how I think I can better texting and driving and put a end to it.
Concluding Statement
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When you put cell phones and driving together, you wont get a good outcome. Statistics show that every year 1.6 million crashes happen because of cell phone use
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I believe that sometimes you may really need your phone for emergencies
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but with the new technology, there are safer ways to answer the phone while driving
Rebuttal
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I truly believe cell phone use shouldn't be allowed while operating a vehicle for the safety of ourselves and others.
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