ENG215 Hang Up: It's Not Just Your Life
Repeated version of the essay on cellphone use and road safety.
Samuel Clark
Contributor
4.3
45
3 days ago
Preview (4 of 13)
Sign in to access the full document!
1
Running head: HANG UP: IT'S NOT JUST YOUR LIFE
Hang Up: It's Not Just Your Life
Brad Gardner
Michael Hunter
ENG215
December 13, 2014
Discuss the inconsistencies in distracted driving laws across the United States, particularly
focusing on mobile device use while driving. In your response, analyze the role of age in
determining these laws, compare them to seatbelt laws, and argue whether distracted driving
laws should be standardized nationwide. Use specific examples and statistics from the provided
text to support your position. (Word count: 600-700 words)
Running head: HANG UP: IT'S NOT JUST YOUR LIFE
Hang Up: It's Not Just Your Life
Brad Gardner
Michael Hunter
ENG215
December 13, 2014
Discuss the inconsistencies in distracted driving laws across the United States, particularly
focusing on mobile device use while driving. In your response, analyze the role of age in
determining these laws, compare them to seatbelt laws, and argue whether distracted driving
laws should be standardized nationwide. Use specific examples and statistics from the provided
text to support your position. (Word count: 600-700 words)
2
HANG UP: IT'S NOT JUST YOUR LIFE
Hang Up: It's Not Just Your Life
Although it appears to be a common sense notion, the differences in laws and regulations
regarding the use of mobile devices while driving are not the same from state to state. No one
person is a better-distracted driver than the next. Mobile device policies, regulations, and laws
should not be any different from federal seat belt laws; make them consistent, not subjective.
Everyday people can make a change; make better choices, to make a difference in our
lives and the lives of others. People can make a simple decision to hang up our cell phone before
getting into our car and driving. People can choose not to accidently run over a young child
walking across the street on their way to school due to the distraction of a cell phone. It sounds
simple enough to do; yet, every second, someone decides to take that child's life. They decide
that it is more important to answer their phone or reply to a text while driving over the wellbeing
of others.
Distracted driving and its repercussions have been a growing concern since the first-day
drivers began using mobile devices. The first cellular phones became available for consumer use
in the mid-80s. Widespread use was not marked for almost another decade. In the early 90s, less
than 4.5 million people used cell phones. Over the last 15 or so years the population of cell
phone users has spiked to over 230 million, according to statistics from the Insurance
Information Group (cellphonesafety, 2013). With the continuing rise in the number of mobile
device users, it is only logical to infer that the dangers of distracted driving will continue to
escalate. It is a serious problem for drivers, and there is a large discrepancy where our laws are
concerned. The convenience of small hand-held devices should be given a great deal more
attention than it is receiving.
HANG UP: IT'S NOT JUST YOUR LIFE
Hang Up: It's Not Just Your Life
Although it appears to be a common sense notion, the differences in laws and regulations
regarding the use of mobile devices while driving are not the same from state to state. No one
person is a better-distracted driver than the next. Mobile device policies, regulations, and laws
should not be any different from federal seat belt laws; make them consistent, not subjective.
Everyday people can make a change; make better choices, to make a difference in our
lives and the lives of others. People can make a simple decision to hang up our cell phone before
getting into our car and driving. People can choose not to accidently run over a young child
walking across the street on their way to school due to the distraction of a cell phone. It sounds
simple enough to do; yet, every second, someone decides to take that child's life. They decide
that it is more important to answer their phone or reply to a text while driving over the wellbeing
of others.
Distracted driving and its repercussions have been a growing concern since the first-day
drivers began using mobile devices. The first cellular phones became available for consumer use
in the mid-80s. Widespread use was not marked for almost another decade. In the early 90s, less
than 4.5 million people used cell phones. Over the last 15 or so years the population of cell
phone users has spiked to over 230 million, according to statistics from the Insurance
Information Group (cellphonesafety, 2013). With the continuing rise in the number of mobile
device users, it is only logical to infer that the dangers of distracted driving will continue to
escalate. It is a serious problem for drivers, and there is a large discrepancy where our laws are
concerned. The convenience of small hand-held devices should be given a great deal more
attention than it is receiving.
Preview Mode
Sign in to access the full document!
100%
Study Now!
XY-Copilot AI
Unlimited Access
Secure Payment
Instant Access
24/7 Support
Document Chat
Document Details
University
University of Toronto
Subject
English