... have lead to many senseless killings of innocent pedestrians. How many will have to die before the solution of banning cell phones in cars will be put forth and passed? Hands-free phones, the cell phones that have the clever earpiece attachment; are the answer many cell phones users preach. They believe that if one does not need to hold the phone to their ear, they can ... distraction as the root of the problem. That is approximately 4000 - 8000 collisions a day ("Distracted Drivers: Should Cell Phones be Outlawed" July 18, 2000). Cell phones are a distraction in a car, but what about t...

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... people causing the problem. C. Why isn't the current system working? The current system isn't working because people are using cell phones aren't concerned with the road, they"re concerned about their cell phones. In 1995, a poll was taken that showed 25% of drivers think cell phones are more distracting than the radio. 45% of drivers think it is just as distracting. Another survey shows that only ... the Michigan state government. But local police forces will issues tickets and such. Also, highway patrol and state police officers will help enforce this law by watching for motorists usi...

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... fifteen years. It was invented to make communication available at any time in any place. A good number of people, including myself, depend on it to carry out daily operations. Making cell phones become a part of our daily life. In addition, it's very convenient for some people and for some situations. One of the main drawbacks of owning ... a cell phone is its safety concern during driving. Car accidents has rose ever since cell phones were invented. I think people shouldn't use cell phones often while they are driving on the road. I"m not saying that road drivers shouldn't use cell pho...

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... When you're driving down the road you expect to see a lot of things including cell phones, but when is having a cell phone get dangerous? For some people out there they think to themselves that its okay to talk on the phone with and with out a head set. They ... and you going to get some food on the way. So you stop by McDi's and pick up a double cheese burger combo and start eating the u turn on you cell and start talking and eating and driving all at once. Freeze, nope not happening, this is a 100% guaranteed kill some one situation. So continue going down the road ... the same time.....

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... being aware of the habits we have developed. Many of these drivers have dangerous habits. The following are dangerous to do while driving: drinking or eating while driving, talking on cell phones, driving without their head lights on, and not wearing a seatbelt. There are a number of accidents that occur everyday as the direct result of eating and drinking while driving. Coffee, hot ... for "hands free" talking. Having your phone plugged into your car's stereo can still be a distraction. It is still undetermined whether using this method is a safer practice than using a handheld phones....

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... road and both hands on the wheel. Many of today's drivers have dangerous habits, which include general carelessness, distractions with the radio, and cell phone use. General carelessness is a huge cause of accidents in motor vehicles. People seem to think that they are driving rubber cars. They ... compares with 49 in 1 million for someone driving without a seat belt. Still, most Americans are strongly opposed to implementing laws prohibiting the use of cell- 3 phones while driving a motor vehicle. "We calculate that around 2,600 people die each year as a result of this use of the technol...

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... you when you"re driving by almost running you off of the road? Well I hate to tell you but it's probably someone just like me who is using a cell phone, eating, or even trying to read. People like me don't even care about surrounding cars. For some reason it is easier to do things like eating in the ... of this. Even after we see some horrible wrecks we just keep on doing what we have to do. On the news every once in a while I hear about cell phones and how dangerous it is to talk on them while driving, and yes it is dangerous, but what about the other things we do in cars that needs to ...

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... a car, so now the next logical step in this progression is to fill the car with useless distractions. Cellular phones are the biggest distraction to teens on the road. As a teen, I know how important a cell phone is, I rarely even use my home phone anymore, and I guess out of boredom I find the need ... to be on it every time I"m in the car. Cell phone usage while driving is considered so dangerous; it's even outlawed in some areas of the country. Answering the phone can cause the driver to ... night, they might not notice the car in front of them slam their brakes, and it someone could ...

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... a car, so now the next logical step in this progression is to fill the car with useless distractions. Cellular phones are the biggest distraction to teens on the road. As a teen, I know how important a cell phone is, I rarely even use my home phone anymore, and I guess out of boredom I find the need ... to be on it every time I"m in the car. Cell phone usage while driving is considered so dangerous; it's even outlawed in some areas of the country. Answering the phone can cause the driver to ... night, they might not notice the car in front of them slam their brakes, and it someone could ...

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... it. "Are you ok?" I asked again. "Yeah." He replied with a confused tone. "Well, I"m not; I think my arm is broke." I sternly said back to him. He then asked, "Where"re the cell phones?" "In my pocket." I replied then added, "You"re going to have to get them, I can't move my arm." He checked my pockets, the ... cell phones weren't there. Ryan then started to panic and went running back to the car to look for the cell phones. I tried telling him that we should just go to a house that was close by and call for help. He didn't listen ... ...

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... and safety is one of the biggest. Today, the desire to communicate from the vehicle is so great that more and more drivers are using cellular phones each day. And, they are not always using them in a safe manner. GM is ahead of its competitors in providing safety. With the help ... of OnStar the user do not have to worry about the cell phones. Since Safety is a big issue, it drives the customer to make a powerful decision about buying a car. By introducing OnStar GM is proving to be ... but it will most likely be less than creating there own system. 5. What would your reaction in OnSta...

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... its case, putting it in the player, and changing the track. This habit is very hazardous while driving and has caused many accidents. Talking on the cell phone is also a very dangerous driving habit. Cell phones have become very popular amongst our society and are seen almost every where we look. One place we shouldn't be seeing them is in the hands of ... drivers. People who drive and talk on the cell phone are more accident-prone because their attention is directed to the conversation not to the road. Hundreds of ... accidents have occurred as a result of careless use of cell phones ...

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... methods of transportation, unfortunately people don't know how to drive. People today speed around and cut you off, and slow down when they should speed up. They talk on their cell phones and completely forget where they are and realize they are about to miss their exit or they"re in the wrong lane, and quickly change lanes not even looking to ... need, but most times they will only do the minimum speed limit. Fast cars are meant to be in the fast lane. A new and very distracting problem is cell phones. Most every person owns a cell phone now and use them at all times of day, even when ...

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... off your dashboard because no one can break your window and steal this GPS, and it is also better than using your phone as a GPS because doing that drains your phones battery life and also uses all of your mobile data. Other technology such as a premium audio system also makes a foreign car better than American. Foreign cars usually come with foreign ... , and play music from a phone. This is also a very good safety feature because this way there is no reason for the driver to touch their phones while driving. 25 percent of accidents are caused by cell phone use, with the use of Bluetoot...

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... , and have an escape route. While driving, watch what is happening further down the road and check the mirrors often to see what's behind and beside you. 28. Driver Distractions--Cell Phones: In Manitoba, if you're caught texting, talking or emailing you will get a $200 ticket, and if convicted, you'll also get two demerits. Demerits affect your level on the ... ...

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... all over again the next morning. The way I describe driving in Iowa is a little different than the way Bloom describes the task. Bloom did not have to deal with the cell phones, technological advancements in vehicles that are present today. Drivers on the phone sometimes forget that they are driving, swerving from lane to lane as if they have been drinking all ... ...

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... so called American Dream. These people live in nice houses, perhaps a couple of nice cars parked in the driveway and live in the comfort of luxurious such as TV's, Computers, cell phones and other consumer "toys". However this is just what you see on the outside. On the inside of this type of lifestyle there is usually one common factor. These people ... ...

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... be very hazardous fuels (Tomorrow's Engine 26). Multimedia and Travel The dashboard in an automobile is beginning to look more like a small computer rather than a simple radio. Radios and car phones are transforming into GPS navigation systems, DVD players, and even wireless Internet-access devices. A group of automotive engineers are developing a standard call theITS Data Bus?. This would then be the ... have been included into the system, making it even easier for the driver to check their e-mail. This would also allow the driver to make cellular phone calls without using a cell phone...

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... the east side. We walked about two miles on the east side but couldn't find any help. There was no way of communicating with the others as we had no cell phones. This town was in upstate where we all lived so it was very hard to find any food stores or candy shops that we could have made a phone call. Finally ... ...

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... in a safe direction, while decreasing the stopping distance. The most important factor in reducing your risks of an accident is to avoid distractions while driving. Common distractions for drivers include cell phones, the radio, eating, and other passengers. Drivers should concentrate fully while driving, to make driving a safe and enjoyable experience. Another option to consider when purchasing a vehicle is its performance. Whether ... ...

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... is clearly an issue because it is for everyone's safety when they are driving, but with 16 year olds driving crazy and having different distractions, such as loud radios, and cell phones its putting every one in danger. 16 year olds should not be able to drive. If you are 18 years old, you can get all of the privileges you get ... ...

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... day's news, tune to a classical station to unwind to Mozart or put in the latest Metallica c.d. This has now been taken away from us with the advent of beepers computers cell phones and even portable t.v.'s. It has invaded our private time and robbed us of those last few personal moments we enjoy. Road Rage has taken grip of the American road like ... ...

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... . This is an unsafe act, just to gain a few more feet. Thirdly, drivers that attempt multi-tasked activities such as, putting make-up on, looking at a map, or talking on cell phones, while driving are a hindrance to other drivers. It is nearly impossible to drive while involved in another activity, such as those listed above. Driving takes full cooperation and focus of ... ...

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