Required Essay: Phones & Driving

Today, the majority of humans use their cell phones on a daily basis. Over the years humans have developed new ways to communicate with others in throughout their lives. As the years progress technology has been a part of our lives and we cannot "function" without it. We have adapted to technology so much we use it in our everyday. But technology does not always make a positive impact on our lives. We just need to know how to use it.

We use our phones so much it's beginning to be too much. We use it when we walk, eat, etc. But most dangerously when we are driving. Our phones cause a big distraction that we do not pay attention to anything we do. Using our phones while we drive can lead to small, big, or even fatal accidents. Not just on the driver, but also anyone who is nearby. According to Edgar Snyder, approximately 660,000 drivers attempt to use their phones while behind the wheel. In fact, using our phones and driving is the leading cause of death for teenagers today. Nearly 390,000 injuries occur every year because of accidents caused by using our phones and driving.

After numerous accidents and injuries, most teenagers are pledging not to text and drive. The percentage of injuries involving the subject has dropped and is still dropping. Teenagers and other people have been spreading awareness to prevent any more car injuries involving phones. Technology will always be a part of our lives and will continue to become more advanced, but society needs to learn to use it responsibly.

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