Texting And Driving Persuasive Essay

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    Texting and driving has become an on going problem. Many adults and children have lost their lives from this mater. Texting and driving has became such a bad habit that over 14 states have banned hand held cell phone usage period. Many viewers may think it is a minor problem, but it is much more bigger than that. The thought of the mind being such and incredible organ makes you wonder how powerful it is. You can only do so many things while driving on the road.Texting and driving can be very dangerouse

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    cell phones,”( “Texting”12). My friends brother almost got killed in an accident, because the driver wasn’t paying attention. It should be illegal for citizens to text and drive. Distracted people will crash, and innocent people will die. People who monotonously get distracted by texting and driving will eventually crash. “Drivers who are texting, posting selfies on Instagram or checking their Facebook page are six to 12 times more likely to be involved in an accident,”(“Texting”16). Drivers who

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    Texting and driving is a very dangerous habit that approximately 660,000 drivers attempt on a daily basis (Cell Phone Use). It has been one of the leading causes of many accidents and injuries. Technology is a very useful tool; however is can become a dangerous distraction for some. Today cellphones and technology have become addicting to society. Texting and driving is full of risks that can result in many consequences. This may include, hazardous and reckless driving, it can destroy families

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    by now you would know the risks of texting and driving. It’s been in campaigns, taught at school, and in the news. It’s a very serious problem that is occurring in our generation today. As our society is surrounded over technology, especially our phones. There are many organizations helping not only teens but adults break the habit of texting and driving, preventing any more danger to occur. You’ve probably already heard the big deal of texting and driving by now, since it’s everywhere and states

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    should be forbidden in every state. Do you know what I’m talking about? It’s texting and driving. Texting while driving isn’t only a distraction from driving but one of the main issues on the road currently. Even with all the laws and risks, people still have the urge to handle their phone behind the wheel. Texting and driving should be banned in all states for all drivers. Today, we can see many affects texting and driving can have on the driver. An obvious effect that happens when a driver is on

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    Texting and driving is a choice, and a huge responsibility. Not only for the passengers but, to the stand by people and other drivers on the road. Adults and teenegers while driving seem to not be able to resist the urge to pick up their cell phone and respond or text a message. When the driver is aware of the vibration or a cell phone ring, nothing can stop them from checking the notification on their phone. Especially teenagers, since they are constantly feeling the need to be available and responsive

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    The use of cell phones while driving can be harmful and/or fatal because you’re distracted, your eyes are not on the road, and you have no clue of how you are driving. This generation today has no clue how irresponsible they are being when they are texting and driving or using your phone while driving in general. Day after day, I see people texting and on their phones while driving and I have notice some pattern almost every person that is on their phone does. They swerve because of using one had

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    our nation can no longer ignore (Lewis 15). Texting and driving needs to be stopped once and for all. Teenagers all around the world are getting hurt and some are dying. Many people think that this issue should be stopped for once and for all. Don’t get me wrong, I love having a phone and everything, but I think that when you are driving you should not be on it. There is a time and place for it. But not when you operating a vehicle. Texting and driving drives me insane. One of my biggest pet peeves

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    Texting and Driving is a very controversial topic in most cases. I’ll be discussing with you how it’s very dangerous and it’s a horrible to do. No one should ever do it because no one is worth risking your life and someone else’s life for. Texting and Driving is dangerous because it leads to injury and death. It can cause innocent people to die. In the world that we live in today texting and driving has become hazardous to everyone’s safety mentally and physically. People are always tempted to check

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    it. We are not just trusting ourselves, but everyone else on the road. We actually put ourselves at risk when we get on the roads. We all hear about drunk drivers, and the results of their actions. Deaths, accidents, regrets, but how about texting and driving? I remember several months ago, I pulled up to a stop sign, and was stopped for only about one-second. The sign was down a little hill, so it was not noticeable from the distance. As stopped, I saw in my rearview mirror, a car coming in fast

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