How To Write An Essay About Texting And Driving

Many people get hurt daily because of either them or someone else using their phone while driving. I think driving while using a handheld cell phone should be illegal. Three main reasons I think this is because sending a text while driving can cause many injuries or fatalities, having a phone in the car with someone is very distracting, and the use of a cell phone in the car with someone is not needed until they reach their destination. First texting and driving can cause a collision where not only the person at fault gets hurt, but an innocent person could possibly get hurt or even killed because of one simple text. Many people argue saying it was not their fault or it was an accident that the crash happened. Although it may have been an accident, it could have been avoided completely if that person
Changing a song on the phone is also very distracting because if someone takes their attention off of the road for a few seconds, they might not see a child dart right in front of their car. Finally while someone is driving, sending an emoticon or a text can wait until they reach their destination. It is not as important as life or death. Although some people say when their is an extreme situation, sending a text while driving is necessary. I do not see this as okay, but I believe if there is an emergency with family or friends, then that person should go help out; they do not need to text while driving because they are on their way to the situation. If someone finds out something important while in the car driving, then that person should pull over and figure things out. Texting while driving is not going to solve any of the emergencies or problems. In conclusion I think it should be illegal to drive and use a handheld cell phone at the same time. Terrible accidents and deaths, getting distracted very easily with a phone, and waiting to send a text until someone arrives at their destination are reasons why using a cell phone and