Today, young drivers are paying limited attention to the road and focusing on the distractions of cell phones. Accidents are becoming more common with the growth of smartphones. With the invention of the smartphone came the wider use of internet related applications, which caused more interruptions on the road. Citizens who drive are going to gain knowledge on this specific issue. Drivers Education is offered to everyone starting at the age of 14-15, depending on which state they live in. Although many are educated, crashes still occur due to the use of distracted driving. For this reason, states need to enact and enforce laws that will help keep our drivers safe. Distracted driving comes in many forms. Some people believe “the message is
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Chris Mullen, Director of Technology Research at State Farm, stated that minorities need to understand the dangers of using a smartphone and the problems that can become of it. This statement is plausible for the sake of minors understanding the importance of what can happen while they are distracted by their phone. Kathleen Michon, a Juris Doctor, comments that “Bluetooth and similar products in which cell phone calls are transmitted through the car 's built-in microphone may be the safest way to go. However, if the mere act of having a conversation (rather than holding a phone to your ear) is the most dangerous distraction, then these devices may not be any safer than a handheld phone.” This confirms that even though people think they are more secure using something to talk to people with while not holding the phone is still threatening. The conversation is distracting because the driver is focused on what they are discussing instead of what is on the road. Every little thing we do that disrupts us while driving can have a consequence. Several will say that nobody was around when they did it, but another car could show up before you know it. There might be times where you use your phone while driving and think nothing of it, when in reality that time may be your …show more content…
Many of the teens will just wave it off, thinking that after they pass they will be good for life. Everyone needs to practice safe driving, and not being dangerous to other drivers. Some people believe that educating young teens about safe driving habits is a great thing. However, what they haven’t considered is the “I don’t care” attitude of most teenagers, when they decide to blow it off, something happens, hopefully teens can learn that it not only damages the car, it can endanger their own lives. Drivers education is a great thing, teaching kids the wrongs and rights of the road. Some students take the course seriously, and give applause to those who decide not causing problems is the right thing to do. Iowa has taken certain precautions though, putting new laws in place to make more active punishments for those who decide to drive while distracted. Here in Iowa, if teenagers are caught using their phone or other handheld device while driving, they could have to pay a fine of $50 or more ("Iowa: Cell Phone Laws,
Chris Mullen, Director of Technology Research at State Farm, stated that minorities need to understand the dangers of using a smartphone and the problems that can become of it. This statement is plausible for the sake of minors understanding the importance of what can happen while they are distracted by their phone. Kathleen Michon, a Juris Doctor, comments that “Bluetooth and similar products in which cell phone calls are transmitted through the car 's built-in microphone may be the safest way to go. However, if the mere act of having a conversation (rather than holding a phone to your ear) is the most dangerous distraction, then these devices may not be any safer than a handheld phone.” This confirms that even though people think they are more secure using something to talk to people with while not holding the phone is still threatening. The conversation is distracting because the driver is focused on what they are discussing instead of what is on the road. Every little thing we do that disrupts us while driving can have a consequence. Several will say that nobody was around when they did it, but another car could show up before you know it. There might be times where you use your phone while driving and think nothing of it, when in reality that time may be your …show more content…
Many of the teens will just wave it off, thinking that after they pass they will be good for life. Everyone needs to practice safe driving, and not being dangerous to other drivers. Some people believe that educating young teens about safe driving habits is a great thing. However, what they haven’t considered is the “I don’t care” attitude of most teenagers, when they decide to blow it off, something happens, hopefully teens can learn that it not only damages the car, it can endanger their own lives. Drivers education is a great thing, teaching kids the wrongs and rights of the road. Some students take the course seriously, and give applause to those who decide not causing problems is the right thing to do. Iowa has taken certain precautions though, putting new laws in place to make more active punishments for those who decide to drive while distracted. Here in Iowa, if teenagers are caught using their phone or other handheld device while driving, they could have to pay a fine of $50 or more ("Iowa: Cell Phone Laws,