Texting While Driving It only takes a few moments for anyone to open his/her phone and respond to a text, but it also takes only a moment for his/her life to be over with. Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous things that someone can do while driving. People only think about the excitement to respond to a text; but rarely do they think about the results. People shouldn’t be texting while driving for three reasons: it is illegal, it takes our attention off of the road, and it risks
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Generally, cell phones are frowned upon in school settings and for some good reasons too. Yes, they can cause distractions- which can lead to lowering of grades, impulsive behaviors, and even attitude problems. Cell phones seem to be at the beginning of a long list of grievances, but what some people don’t realize is that having cell phones in school can be a matter of life or death. Not only are cell phones an important tool in keeping kids safe, they are also being implemented in education in helpful
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Penny Harris September 22, 2014 DRE-098 Distracted while driving Do you drive distracted? Do you care more about that phone call or text? Or what about that conversation or laughter in the backseat? A lot of people don't realize how selfish they are to put there life at risk, and more importantly the other people in the car with them or innocent bystanders as well as people in the other vehicle. In 2009, The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported the following, “almost 450
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It has finally become satisfying to drive on the road again! Of course, public drivers always have to worry if the next person knows how to drive correct; now that the new cell phone laws have been passed I could not feel more safe. Most people assume multitasking is no harm and is okay, that rule no longer applies when they are operating a motor vehicle. Part A of the Ohio law states “No holder of a temporary instruction permit who has not attained the age of eighteen years and no holder of a probationary
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context that it is regarding genetically modified plants and animals that were intended to be used for food. I am a vegetarian and I do believe we all have the right to know what we are consuming. Genetically modified food can be dangerous, and by the time we find out how dangerous, it may be too late. The audience for this topic would be anyone who is health conscious, interested in animal rights, or just interested in knowing the truth about what they are really consuming. Two credible sources I would
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a wave of new teenagers into the driving population. Each day during my typical commute one hour commute, I observe drivers text messaging on their cell phones. A recent survey conducted by Journey Safe, a safe driving advocacy organization, found that over 90% of teens admit to doing multiple tasks while driving, such as talking on the cell phone, eating, playing loud music, channel surfing, using mp3 players, and interacting with friends in the car even when they admit they find it distracting
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Alexandria Chandler Professor McWilliams English 1010 September 17, 2015 Is It Worth It? Cell phones can make our life a bit more complicated. This amazing but of technology can work against you. Discussions pertaining to the drawbacks and negatives of cellphones are rarely ever talked about. Even though cell phones can be very useful in our everyday lives, they can also be irritating, annoying, and dangerous. This first occurrence happened one evening my freshman year of college at Austin Peay State
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Society is becoming more connected to cell phones than ever. It’s true that cell phones make life easier. We are able to check our emails with it, receive phone calls, send text messages, hear music and take photos. However, cell phones and driving have become a massive issue that has redoubled these past years. This issue has been around since cell phones first came out. Everybody has their own point of view; however I believe that using cell phones while driving should not be allowed. My reasons
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Project: No Phone Zone Day ETH/316 The Responsibility Project: No Phone Zone Day As members of a community it is our responsibility to watch out for our fellow residents. When it comes to cell phone usage while driving I think that it is obvious it should not be done. It is socially irresponsible and absolutely unethical to talk, text or play on a cell phone while driving, as the video showed us. But unfortunately still everyday another person is killed by someone using a cell phone. According
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Cell phones Freymel De La Rosa Mr. Ramírez English 11, 3rd period May 29th 2012 Outline Thesis Statement: Cell phones have changed us socially in many ways since their first invention till now, through their history, uses, and their changes in communication. Introduction I. Cell phones History A. First cell phones B. Cell phones inventor C. How they work II. Using of Cell Phones A. Changes in Communication B. Benefits C. Health effects III. Have they
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