Assignment 3: Persuasive Paper Part 2: Solution and Advantages

A Problem Exists

Lucy Rowell

Professor Sloan

ENG 215

2/4/18

Introduction

Many individuals spend most of their days sitting down. This is mainly the case for the drivers as they spend most of their time behind the wheel. In this regards, the modern drivers have various distractions when driving which causes them to ignore the danger signs and warnings on the roads. For instance, texting while driving and talking on the phone have been found to be the significant distraction to these drivers. This causes fatal injuries as well as death which otherwise could have been prevented. This study seeks to provide an in-depth analysis of these distractions facing the drivers and the solutions which should be put in place to reduce the same.

History and Current State

In the early 1990s, few people had cell phones. This is not the case with the current age where each population has access to a cell phone. In approximate, two hundred and thirty million people have cell phones by the year 2017. It is in this regards that the District Columbia together with other forty-six states in the United States decided to ban all the drivers from using cell phones when driving. This is because, while talking on a cell phone, they hold their cell phones and lose concentration on the road which might lead to accidents (Rogers & Wisconsin, 2010).

Problem 1- Distraction

A driver who is distracted can be described as an individual who is driving on a busy road while participating in another activity which will cause him to divert his concentration on the road, which is dangerous as it, can cause accidents. The statistics from the insurance groups depicts that for the last twenty years, the population has increased and each is having access to cell phones. Therefore, with such ease of access, there comes liability and responsibility for the users. However, the drivers who use these gadgets get distracted and endanger the lives of other road users. All the distractions have been proven to cause serious risks to other motorists and road users.

Problem 2- Danger

Statistics show that the drivers who drive while chatting using their cell phones are twenty-three percent more likely to be involved in a car accident than any other driver. Acts of chatting have been proven to be totally dangerous. According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, it can be noted that texting and driving at the same time will likely cause an auto crash six times than when driving while intoxicated with alcohol or any other drug. The District of Columbia as well together with the other forty-six states in the United States have implemented the ban on the driver’s texting and driving (Boehm, 2013). Despite this, motor vehicle accidents happen within three seconds on an average since drivers choose to be distracted by other things such as looking at people or unique buildings on the roadside.

Problem 3- Danger

In the year 2014, fourteen states and the District of Columbia had banned the drivers from using their cell phones while driving. The studies have however depicted that engaging in any visual, manual activities that involve reading the text messages and dialing numbers increase the possibilities if involving oneself in a motor crash. Therefore, the nation as a whole needs Problem 3- Danger

In the year 2014, fourteen states and the District of Columbia had banned the drivers from using their cell phones while driving. The studies have however depicted that engaging in any visual, manual activities, which involve reading the text messages, and dialing numbers increase the possibilities if involving oneself in a motor crash. Therefore, the nation as a whole need to take a stance. This is because the use of handheld devices such as mobile phones has become very dangerous and in essence has become an epidemic in the United States with most states had not enacted the ban of the use of cell phones while driving. The law enforcement has the abilities to perform legal traffic stops and deal with the drivers who are using their cellphones while driving.

Currently, the state of New York mobiles phone and the portable devices regulations do not allow the drivers to use the handheld devices when driving. They are however allowed to use hands-free devices. With this, they will be able to use their hands and communicate safely while driving. This is because the use of handheld devices such as mobile phones has become very dangerous and in essence has become an epidemic in the United States with most states had not enacted the ban of the use of cell phones while driving. The law enforcement has the abilities to perform legal traffic stops and deal with the drivers who are using their cell phones while driving (Noyola, 2013). Currently, the state of New York mobiles phone and the portable devices regulations do not allow the drivers to use the handheld devices when driving. They are however allowed to use hands-free devices. With this, they will be able to use their hands and communicate safely while driving.

Conclusion

In summing up, it can be noted that with the continued absence of compliance by the drivers to avoid using cell phones while driving, the danger of getting involved with motor crash still exists. In this regards, there is a need for the nation as a whole to ensure road safety is achieved by staying responsible at all times.

References

Boehm, M. C. (2013). Alcohol-impaired driving: Countermeasures and safety recommendations.

Noyola, E. (2013). The danger of texting and driving: Sour Apple.

Rogers, M., & Wisconsin. (2010). Texting while driving. Madison, WI: Legislative Reference Bureau.