In the end, despite the pro-arguments and studies leading to causes, the answer is to make cell phone abuse as socially unacceptable as smoking. As with secondhand smoke, passengers will have to ask drivers to hang up for the sake of everyone on the road. I still believe the Senate needs a legislation to restrict cell-phone use on California's roads or require the use of headsets or speakerphone. But it won't be easy. Why do people persist in cell phone use behind the wheel when any one knows that this will distract them from attention to the road? Same as smoking, one in four American adults still smokes even though it is not exactly a secret, even to the tobacco companies, that cigarettes are a major contributing cause of lung cancer and heart disease. Some of the people who rage loudest at other drivers on cell phones are convinced that they themselves can drive safely even while talking on the phone. I suggest that all drivers pay closer attention to the road when they get behind the wheel. We can’t legislate common sense, but you can set it free and encourage it. Everyone needs to concentrate on the road, especially when you're on the road and driving. Be aware of what you are doing and where you are driving.

Despite the danger, you can't legislate a solution. It comes back to taking personal responsibility. And the CHP study provides clear evidence that cell phone abuse is a dangerous habit. Although it is hard to ban cell phone use on the road, I purpose several ideas that might help. Such as using correct cell phone etiquette – if driving while talking on the cell phone is really necessary, enforce a law requiring usage of hands-free receiver technology is a must while driving. A hands-

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