Cellphones banned to save lives

Cell Phones Banned to Save Lives There are car accidents every day, but what causes them? When drivers get distracted it puts their life and others life in danger. Legislators should consider banning cell phone use because many people fear that they place drivers at greater risks; furthermore, while using a cell phone people are distracted. While driving there are many risks that can cause accidents to occur. As reported by the University of Utah News Center, “We found that people are as impaired when they drive and talk on a cell phone as they are when they drive intoxicated at the legal blood-alcohol limit.” Many people talk about how bad drunk drivers are yet they still use their cellphones, which is equivalent to having the legal blood-alcohol limit. Similar to the points presented by the University of Utah News Center, author Brian Handwerk explains another reason on how using cell phones can put other drivers at risk. In Brain Handwerk’s article, “Young Cell Phone Users Drive like Elderly, Study Says,” he reveals that when using a cell phone and driving, “We’re seeing an 18 to 20 percent slowing [of reaction times].” If drivers use cell phones and cannot respond fast enough it puts them and other drivers in risk. Both sources demonstrates how dangerous using a cell phone is. Using cell phones distracts drivers, which puts them and others in danger. The University of Utah News Center reports that, “The conversation itself-not just manipulation of a handheld phone-distracts drivers from road conditions.” If the call is that important pull over and talk to the person. Putting people’s life in danger for a call is not worth it. On the other hand artist Ralph Muccio shows in his cartoon that there are other ways that drivers can be distracted. In Ralph Muccio’s cartoon he illustrates different ways people can get distracted such as, “putting on lipstick” or “drinking coffee.” Ralph Muccio’s cartoon explains that there are other distractions besides