Cell phones have become an epidemic to drivers around the world. Statistics show individuals who drive while sending or reading text messages are 23 times more likely to get into a car accident . Despite of the danger, people still use cell phones because of the attachment and addictiveness found in phone use. People for the use of cell phones while driving think that hand-free set is safe because they can drive using two hands. They use arguments that cell phones are necessary in emergency situations. Although some people support using cell phones while driving, there are evidences that they are dangerous and people should avoid talking while driving.

Those opposed like lawyers or businessmen say that they always have to be available to answer the phone to keep their business running. However, because of their habits, they can create dangerous and hazardous situations like a collision or an accident. Business issues can be stressful and dangerous while driving because it can cause emotional reactions that can lead to tragedy. Because of the conversation they might get upset and this can lower their driving ability that can lead to lose control over the car. So, if people don't decide to put away their cell phones their routine can harm innocent people.

Hands free devices have been suggested to replace the risk of having your hands on a device while driving . Despite the suggestion , hands-free devices don't eliminate the risk of causing an accident and even may it worsen by suggesting that the behavior is safe. Researches show that using headset can be as dangerous as holding a phone because the conversations distracts drivers from focusing on the road. Scientists had proven that people talking over the phone image person who they talking to and that doesn't interfere with driving. Therefore , hands free devices wouldn't be a better alternative and would ultimately still lead to car accidents.

Opposition say that cell phones are good because they give an opportunity to make a call-in case of emergency. However, it is illusion of safety because when people need it the most either they can't find it or reach it because they are stuck in car. People shouldn't fully depend on cell phones because they are not reliable, and the trusty solution for the difficult situation is OnStar. OnStar is a service that in case of accident or an emergency will contact you. If you are not able to answer, they will contact police department, hospital and fire service giving them your exact GPS location. Therefore, nowadays cell phones are unnecessary devices because they are unreliable in emergency situations while On Star is always prepared to help you in an accident.

All in all , if people don't give up cellphones the number of fatalities on the roads will still increase. It is people responsibility to not incur their own and other people lives.