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Texting And Driving Persuasive Speech
A couple of years ago cars were the greatest invention of mankind. People felt blessed

to have this mode of transportation and they were appreciative, too. However, the dawn

of 21st century brought about the communication revolution, which has put a cell phone

in every hand, in every pocket and in every bag. Thanks to technology, every person is

‘online’ all day and is connected to his or her acquaintance all the time.

People have gotten used to checking their phones multiple times throughout the day.

Although, it is illegal and extremely dangerous to use phones while driving, people don’t

think twice before doing it.

Texting while driving has overtook drunken driving as a leading cause for adolescent

death.

Therefore we are


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