...using cell phone dangerous? Binh Vuong I. Using cell phones are dangerous! A. Nearly 25% of cars accident are due to texting and driving B. Cell phones are dangerous because of the electromagnetic radiation they produced. II. Electromagnetic radiation wave cause brain tumor. A. Mobile phones use transmitting radio waves through a series of base stations where radiofrequency waves electromagnetic fields that cannot break chemical bonds or cause ionization in the human body. B. Children are at much higher risk than adults of experiencing health problems related to regular exposure to radio frequency radiation; thinner and smaller skulls translate to greater absorption of radio frequency. III. People tend to abuse cell phone technology to cheat. A. Students tend to use the internet on there cell phone to cheat while doing test. B. Sending text messages with questions, answers, or pop quiz warning. IV. Texting while driving causes many accidents. A. Driver distraction is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents. One of the fastest growing and most problematic of driver distraction is text messaging. B. Texting while driving is extremely dangerous, as well as negligent. When vehicle accidents linked to texting cause a traumatic brain injury or other bodily harm, there may be grounds for a personal injury or lawsuit for fatal injury for compensation for traumatic brain injuries. V. Refutation: Using cell phones...
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...To Ban or not To Ban the Use of Cell Phones while Driving? Many places nationwide are now seeing the dangers of the use of cell phones while driving is on the rise. Not only is it a danger to the person using the cell phone, but anyone around the user. It only takes a fraction of a second to lose control of a vehicle; and who knows what can happen in that fraction of a second. Will a life be lost? Will two or more lives be lost? We know what can happen to an extent, but let’s not find out what the full extent is. We need everyone, including the Government, around the nation to really see the pure danger and horrible outcomes of cell phone usage behind the wheel. The first reason why we need to ban cell phone usage behind the wheel is because it is a huge distraction to the driver. The driver is not fully focused, alert, or at their full awareness when they are using their cell phone. Secondly, this so called distraction can or will lead to some sort of accident. Whether that accident is fatal or leaving the other person in critical condition. Thirdly, that last reason we should really ban this act is because the drivers are purely reckless. These drivers can be compared to drivers that are under the influence due to their lack of judgment and their ability to focus on the road. I’m sure that people are quality of looking at a text or answering their phone while driving, but my intention is to try to get everyone aware of the dangers of this action, and to hopefully get people...
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...safe? Some states have now made it illegal to drive while using a hand held cell phone. This law is now enforced in almost every state in America. Although some people may believe that it is safe to use a hand held cell phone while driving it is not because it is a distraction from the road and it puts others on the road in danger as well. To begin with, studies have shown that the average person has a reaction time of four seconds while driving. It has also been proven that driving while using a hand held cell phone cuts this reaction time by two to three seconds leaving little to no time to avoid accidents. Although using a hand held cell phone while driving is...
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...Car accidents are common on a daily basis, and the causes behind these crashes are the many different distractions we have throughout the day, but talking on the phone and even texting while driving is the number one cause of crashes according to recent studies. This distraction can be deadly in many ways and can put the driver as well as the passengers in danger; therefore the use of technology while driving is never an option. The usage of phones either by text or call are a problem when it comes to driving because they do not allow people to focus on their surroundings like incoming traffic and pedestrians, causing crashes and many times even death. Of course, teenagers play a very important role in this controversial topic, as they have been more involved in the evolution of technology; leading them to an addiction to it. In addition, the Department of Transportation is working on banning the use of cell phones while...
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...Public Speaking Lesson No. 6 – Persuasive Speech Outline Dec 28th, 2015 TITLE: WHY BANNING THE USE OF CELL PHONES WHILE DRIVING SHOULD BE MANDATORY NATIONWIDE I. A. General Purpose To convince my audience that cell phone usage while driving should be banned nationwide. B. Specific Purpose To inform the audience of the significant danger of using a cell phone while driving, and convey the importance of “getting the word out” to enact both individual and societal change, nationwide. C. Central idea The use of a cell phone or other mobile device while operating an automobile always results in a distracted driver, which in turn has been seen to cause serious accidents, including many fatalities. These tragedies are entirely preventable, as virtually no phone call or text is so urgent that the driver doesn’t have time to pull over – or have another passenger operate the mobile device. II. Introduction 72% of drivers with cell phones report that they use them to talk or to text while driving. They are aware of the many dangerous situations and also know that it is illegal, but in most cases, discount it. A. Key point #1: Society’s reliance on cell phones. B. Key point #2: What is a distracted driver? C. Key point #3: What does it take to enforce the laws, consistently, from state-to-state? III. Body of the Presentation A. Key Point #1: Cell phones are as common and familiar to us as our wallets and keys are to us these days. We don’t leave home...
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...WHY WE SHOULD BAN PHONE USAGE WHILE DRIVING. A. General Purpose: To convince my audience that using cell phones should be banned while driving. B. Specific Purpose: Inform my audience on the many dangers of using a phone while driving, and persuade them not to use their phone's while driving. C. Central Idea: Using a cell phone always results in a distracted driver. This causes many accidents which also results in death. It's a terrible tragedy that can be so easily avoided with minimal effort. II. Introduction. Did you know that at any given daylight moment, some 13.5 million drivers are on hand-held phones? This is a fact according to a study released last week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it's a very shocking...
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...The secret dangers of Cell Phone Usage Introduction Cell phones are incredible pieces of innovation and they are used everywhere in the world for communication. According to statistical data, The International Telecommunication Union reported that there were 6.8 billion mobile phone users in 2013. The leading countries were China, India and the USA respectively. However, in recent years, there have been increasing reports on the health risks that users of cell phones are exposed to. The danger can be avoided if necessary measures are taken. The aim of this essay is to evaluate these health risks. Increases risk of poor vision Staring at the phone over a long period leads to poor vision among users due to exposure to blue-violet light that it produces. Also, the screens of these devices are usually smaller compared to those of computers; hence, users are more likely to strain and squint their eyes while reading messages or scrolling the phone’s features. Users using cell phone application features such as internet, Whatsapp, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are at a high risk of acquiring eye problems due to prolonged periods of use. Brain damage According to recent research, long-term use of cell phones may lead to brain damage. This is because of extended exposure to electromagnetic radiation, which is absorbed by the brain tissue hence leading to acute brain damage. An individual suffering from brain damage usually has headache and poor memory. Use of earphones...
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...eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee8–12 of this unit. fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff The use of cell phones while driving Drivers should not be able to use their cell phones while driving, for the reason that the use of a cell phone while operating a vehicle is hazardous for the driver, but also for others around them. Almost everyone has seen or heard a ad about texting and driving and what damage they cause. Although it is not a consistent problem, cell phones do cause wrecks and some have been fatal. Cell phones were first introduced in the U.S. in the mid 1980’s, and have since experienced dramatic growth. According to the United States Department of Transportation, 5,747 people were killed because of driving distractions and approximately 448,000 were injured in 2009 alone. Cellular phones are becoming increasingly popular, marked by a 1,685 percent increase in the number of users from 1988 to 1995. So as a result, many, many people use cell phones, some need to, like businessmen or lawyers who depend on phones to run their business. Furthermore going over how dangerous texting and driving really is, and how fatal they are; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2010 driver distraction was the cause of 18 percent of all fatal crashes – with 3,092 people killed – and crashes resulting in an injury – with 416,000 people wounded. Eleven percent of drivers aged 18 to 20 who were involved in an automobile accident...
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.... Thesis: Cell phones should be banned while driving Paragraph 2: Using cell phone would make drivers have less control of the vehicles, however some people are able to multitask without causing any danger. Topic sentence and details: • Some people can multitask and they are capable of handling phone while driving. • Using cell phones makes the driver drive slower on the road, especially during rush hours. • Not all conversations are about negative news • People have to divide their attention between the car and the conversation. • People can peek up speed easily and not notice the traffic around them. • Bad news thru phone might cause loss of control Paragraph 3: Drivers using cell phones while driving have a less ability of concentrate on the road the danger surrounding the vehicle. Driving and using a cell phone are two different activities, therefore they cannot mix with the ability of the driver to concentrate. Topic sentence and details: • Short calls cannot cause any distraction. • Urgent calls need to be answered. • Collisions occurred while cars where coasted on the side • Drivers need to watch out for pedestrians since there are the number danger on the road • Drivers need to coast on the side of the road if answering a call and make sure that the place where they are its safe for the traffic. Paragraph 4: Banning the use of cell phones would decrease collisions Although the law banned drinking and driving, there are still collisions caused from...
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...Driving How many devastating stories have you heard about texting and driving killing someone?After hearing the stories, did you put your phone away? Did you stop texting while driving? Mostly anyones answer would be a simple "no." Texting and driving has become a fatal problem that could cause death and we must enforce a solution for it. Some states though, disagree and don't see it as a problem. There is never a valid enough reason to text while driving and risk yours and others lives. Can that text wait? It always can. The risk and regret is never worth it. As technology goes up and people are now texting more than ever, there is no doubt that texting while driving has become even more common. It has become a national epidemic. In 2011, at least 23 percent of car crashes involved cell phones. Texting while driving puts not only the driver in danger, but also everyone on the road. Texting while driving is a big temptation for teens and some don't even see it a problem. They justify it with all different kinds of things. Teens are obsessed with socializing and though they have seen the danger of texting while driving, they can't seem to find enough willpower to put their phones down. According to United States Department of Transportation, texting while driving makes a driver twenty three times more likely to crash. Using a phone takes the driver's concentration away from the road which can cause swerving and crashing putting you and others at risk for an accident or...
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...Assignment five: Persuasive paper part 3: possible Disadvantages, Answers, with Visuals Marc Fiston Professor: Susan Sgroi English 215 Strayer University September 3rd, 2014 Topic: should regulations regarding the use of cell phones while driving be standardized? The use cell phones have spread like wild fire in the last ten years. It has become a part of everyday life for many Americans citizens, and a good number of people depend on them to carry out daily operations. Unfortunately, many accidents have taken place in the ten years due to the use of cell phones while on the road. The leads to believe that if people cannot concentrate on the road while talking or texting on cell phones they should not have a cell phone near them at all while driving. The purpose of this research is to discover if texting while driving is the leading cause of automobile accidents of today. Society does not view texting while driving as a safe practice. There are many articles, news reports, and laws passed on texting while operating a vehicle because of the danger associated with the act. Texting while driving causes numerous of problems such as: distraction from the road, a decrease of attention once he or she turns away from the road in responding to a text, and limiting physical ability because texting requires the use of one or both hands to reply to messages. These are some of the issues researchers investigate in finding a conclusion to if the individuals should or should not...
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...Get Off the Phone Richard L. Weaver COMM/215 February 2, 2015 William Morgan Get Off the Phone Everyone who has ever owned a portable communication device has done it at one time or another. Many people do it habitually. It can even be construed as an addiction that is reaching epidemic proportions, not only in the United States but worldwide. Its negative effects are seen and heard about on a daily basis and it is dangerous to the point of causing death. The referred to issue is driving and talking or texting on the cell phone simultaneously. The purpose of this study is to determine the detrimental effects of cell phone usage while operating a motor vehicle and invoke an awareness of the dangers involved, particularly in the area of texting and driving. Proof of these dangers will be brought to bear via expert analysis and statistical facts. It will also examine the laws enacted in recent years to deter this activity. In a report issued in June 2006 by University of Utah psychologist Dr. Frank Drews et al stated that “We found that people are as impaired when they drive and talk on the cell phone as they are when they drive intoxicated at the legal blood alcohol limit of 0.08 percent.” Our brain does not have the cognitive ability to perform the two separate tasks of having a phone conversation and driving at the same time. The danger lies not within the “manual or visual interface with the device but in the conversation itself” (Rosenberger, 2013)...
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...Driving: The Dangers are Underrated A good driver concentrates on the road, what is happening around the vehicle, and is alert to the fact that other drivers can and do make mistakes. When teenagers first get their licenses they don’t automatically become an efficient driver. Minors usually rush into getting their licenses because they cannot wait to be amongst the first of their friends to drive a car. Sometimes all the training they received during their permit stage – is forgotten and they sacrifice practice and the understanding of what makes a good driver. According to National Transportation Safety Board statistics, Almost 64,000 youths aged 15 to 20 dies in traffic accidents from 1994 through 2003. Researchers are finding that organized thoughts, weighing consequences and suppressing impulses does not fully develop until the age 25. Teens have a hard time controlling their risky behavior and becoming responsible which is why minors are mostly involved in crashes. Some regulations have been made to help decrease the dangers of teen driving, for example, the Graduated Driver License and the banning of cell phones while driving to help prevent distractions. Even though there are regulations, minors don’t always follow them which is why the dangers of teen driving are underrated. One of the leading dangers with teen driving is the amount of cell phone usage. Teenagers are in the prime of their social life and always have a cell phone within reach. Using a cell phone causes teens...
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...This is probably the most cherished work of mine. I had heard the potential hazards of cell phones, and after spending an extended amount of time doing the research, the findings negating cell phone safety was irrefutable. I think that since cell phones are such a highly debated topic, it was an awesome subject to tackle, and I hope this paper can help people think twice about cell phone safety. Unseen Dangers: The Reality of Cell Phones The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of modern technology, creating fruitful moments in history that paved the groundwork for the Information Age. The advancement of computer chip technology allowed us to create the modern day cell phones, revolutionizing the concept of communication. Today our lives depend on these mobile phones, which have advanced into mobile-computers. Despite the beneficial uses and entertaining characteristics of the mobile phone, the devices are highly debated over their potential health risks. As the device becomes pervasive in modern society, it is important to more fully understand the potential health hazards that growing evidence suggests, and to ultimately reevaluate the information that industry funded and tailored studies supply for the public in the United States. Are cell phones the pinnacle of wireless communication, or what if these contemporary devices increase the risk of life-threatening illnesses for billions of people worldwide? The rapid development of communication technology has created...
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...almost everyone owns a cell phone. Although the use of a cell phone may be a convenient way of communicating, they should not be used while operating an automobile. Cell phone use while driving has dramatically increased over the past years in the U.S., and studies show that the risk of having an accident significantly increases when a person is talking or texting on their phone. Due to this increased risk, I believe Florida, as well as the other forty-nine states, should ban cell phone use while driving. Using a cell phone while trying to drive is not only a major distraction, it can be extremely dangerous or even fatal. In a recent study done by Strayer and Johnson, they found that "cell phone conversations made drivers more likely to miss traffic signals and react more slowly to the signals that they did detect" (Strayer and Drews 128). The awareness of one's surroundings is vital in safe operation of an automobile. When a driver "disrupts performance by diverting attention from the external environment associated with the driving task to an engaging context associated with the cell phone conversation" (Strayer and Drews 129). The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that the use of cell phones while driving is the number one cause of driving distraction leading to car crashes and accidents (Cramer, Mayer, and Ryan 181). Although many people believe that hand-held cell phones cause the most distraction...
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