Mobile phones and driving safety

Distracted driving, whether it be texting, talking on the phone, or something as absurd as reading the newspaper creates many problems on the road. Salvucci and Taatgen (2011) of The Oxford University Press bring up an interesting observation of how most people readily agree that when drivers stop looking at the road, their performance severely suffers. This statement, without distinction of any specific activity that the driver might be participating in, makes for a relatively true observation…

Is it Fair for Phone Usage to be Illegal While Driving? The use of cell phones, even while driving, help us a ton. Without them, how would we get turn by turn directions and know where to go or how to get somewhere? Also, how would we tell our friends that we are five minutes away and they need to be ready? I mean after all, it’s not that dangerous, is it? There’s plenty of people that are able to multitask and use their phone while driving and they still make it home just fine! Plus, you just…

Distracted driving is a natural tendency that indicates the advancement of technology, but also a behavioral shift in humans. Even before technology, drivers have been managing with natural and psychological distractions. Some examples include eating a snack or reading a map. With the increasing popularity of cellphones and texting, the list of interference between the eyes and the road continues to grow. Obviously the main source of debate and concern is how safe the use of these portable…

you know that the first ever text message was “Merry Christmas” all the way back in 1992? According to Charles Arthur, of The Guardian it’s true. The text message technology has significantly grown over the years and it shows! Since then, cell phone companies have expanded to allow apps, create an entire group conversation via text messages and so much more. From sending one text message, to the modern day, where millions of people send hundreds of text messages monthly. Individuals now…

eight states bas so-called novice drivers from texting while driving. (The definition of “novice drivers” differs by state; in Mississippi, for example, it refers to drivers who have their learner’s permit or provisional license, while in Missouri a novice driver is anyone aged 21 and younger.) Two of the eight states that restrict texting for novice drivers--Oklahoma and Texas--also prohibit school bus drivers from texting while driving is considered to be a primary offense, meaning that police…

who doesn’t have a mobile device? I believe most of the people have a mobile device such as smartphone. When we wake up in the morning till we go to bed at night, we consistently use our smartphones. Most of our time is spend using Facebook, playing games such as Candy Crush, and chatting with people. Regardless of the advantages a cell phone can provide to people, in my opinion, the disadvantages weigh more. A Japanese firm NTT Docomo released…

are blamed on distracted driving and most of the distraction is caused by drivers using their phones while driving. cell phones are used worldwide in most popular countries. The way to connect with friends and family is through cell phones while you are on the go. Most people just get the feel of having to check their phones to check a text message, or an email while on the road from phone calls, to text messaging, social media and sharing pictures. The power of a cell phone is really helping us…

that cell phones, in the past few years, have become a distraction. Cell phones have now become a necessity in everyday life. They help us with alarms so we can be on time to things, they help us connect with loved ones who are far away, and they help us check up on friends through social media sites; however, cell phones have become kind of a distraction to us. Research shows that we check them an average of about 110 times in a day. Studies have found that even the presence of a cell phone…

Cell phones are helping, right? Cell phones are at the epicenter of modern convenience, right? True, since 1996, the percentage of Americans owning cell phones has doubled from 32 percent to 68 percent (Luxury). Could these electronic devices that people use every day actually be hurting them in the long run? In today’s world, the answer definitely is yes. In today’s society, life is all about staying up with the news and understanding minute events within the e-world of social media…

Two health promotion initiatives’ for Injury Road Safety & Transport (RTA) have advertised a numerous amount of health promotion initiatives. These campaigns’ help engage the community to change and become aware of unsafe behavior on the roads. The two health promotions this essay will focus on are Don’t rush (How sorry will you be) which aims to inform people about speeding and the consequences it could bring & Double demerits (Think twice before breaking the rules) encourages drives to…