Are Cell Phone Distractions Deadly While Driving?
Are cell phone distractions deadly while driving? I think the answer to that question is self-explanatory. Any distraction while driving can be deadly. Most of us are guilty of either talking on our cell phones or texting while driving. If we haven’t done it ourselves, then we’ve seen someone else doing it.
With the constant need to stay in touch every minute of the day, accidents that are caused by cell phone use have increased. Texting while driving is an obvious distraction. You are not paying attention to the road, and one or both of your hands are not on the steering wheel. Even using a hands-free device to talk is no less of a distraction than not using one. When you are engaged in conversation, your mind is not focused on driving making it easier to miss a red light or to stop in time when someone slows down in front of you.
The problem has become so widespread that many states have now made it illegal to use a cell phone while driving. However, some states allow the use of a hands-free device. Until the day comes where cars drive themselves, it would be wise to leave your cell phone alone while driving.
