Cell Phones are a Distraction to Driving

Drivers ed not only helps to inform young, new drivers about the laws and skills needed to be a safe driver, but they also educate those who need a quick reminder or who have waited years to receive a license. In drivers ed, drivers gain knowledge on how to stay focused on both the road and their surroundings, which can drastically reduce the number of deaths that are caused by driving.

There are multiple factors that contribute to the number of deaths as a result of driving; one major factor being the use of cell phones. Cell phones are a huge distraction for all ages, not just teenagers. Hearing a text or Snapchat notification pop up on a phone brings so much curiosity to the driver because him or her are wondering who it is from. They cannot withhold from the anticipation and usually start replying right away. The number of driving related deaths would significantly decrease if all drivers could either learn to refrain from looking on their phone or organize a system to where only emergency calls could be made while driving. By turning phones off and turning our focus on the road, the number of deaths would be greatly reduced.

Fortunately for me, I have never been in a car accident, but I have witnessed some of my family members driving irresponsibly. For example, my grandma is always trying to read texts on her phone while driving. She cannot see the screen too well, which causes her to have to look closely at the phone, which then results in her swerving all over the road. This could cause a devastating wreck if she were to hit another car or drive off the road. We can all take precautions to the road and stop using our phones while driving; a text is not worth a life.