Persuassive Essay on Texting and Driving - 994 Words

Is it really that important to stay connected during every hour of the day? According to Ian Mulgrew, a journalist/author from Canada, â€Å"many accidents are blamed on distracted driving and most of the distractions are caused by cell phone usage.† Many drivers today have such busy lives and never have time to get the things they need to do complete in one day’s time. This leaves them to get things done while on the road. Checking emails is a top priority for Americans and since many have Smartphone’s, they will do it on the road as well as send text messages. There are many laws being established to try to prevent distracted driving from happening, although they can’t completely stop it. No matter what age the driver is, under no†¦show more content†¦Devices that allow parents to track teenagers while driving are thought to be most useful instead of wasting time making laws. â€Å"Texting bans haven’t reduced crashes at all,† says Adrian Lund. Just as Lund stated, some people feel the bans are useless and shouldn’t be put into effect in the first place. After a law was placed in California banning the use of text messaging while driving, the amount doubled, found by a study conducted by the Automobile Club of Southern California. As much as the government tries to prohibit texting while driving, they cannot stop it. There are some people who truly feel the laws against texting behind the wheel are not effective. Texting while driving puts many drivers’ lives in danger daily. Multiple people feel that staying connected to the outside world is more important than focusing on the road ahead, although it isn’t. It can harm others on the roads that are doing nothing other than trying to make it to their destination safely. If people would open their eyes to the dangers of texting while driving, less car accidents would take place every year and the roads would be much safer. Distracted drivers need to know the position they put others in as well as themselves. While behind the wheel, drivers should never direct their attention to their cell phone and should always keep their eyes on the