Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Talking and Driving
I agree with the points made in this article that driving while talking on the phone greatly affects your driving. "During the 1990s and early 2000s, many driving-safety advocates complained that "cell phone drivers" were distracted by wireless technology and often drove erratically as a result. They alleged that drivers engrossed in conversations would frequently speed, drive too slowly or run through red lights and stop signs. Other drivers who talked on their cell phones while they drove could not control their vehicles well because they would steer only with one hand as they talked" (Issues & Controversies On File 1). Once again talking on your cell phone affects your focus and can cause you to drive too slow or fast, run red lights, and other things stated in the quote. When you talk on the phone and doing these dangerous maneuvers you are greatly increasing your chances of an accident. I don't agree with this statement made in the article,"Some drivers claimed that they enjoyed talking on their cell phones because it provided a respite from the boredom inherent in commuting to work or running errands" (Issues & Controversies On File 1). While communicating with other while on the move is helpful, talking on the phone with them is a hazard to your personal safety.
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