Avoid Using Phones While Driving And Enjoy A Safe And Secure Journey

By Author: Ann Philip
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Traffic rules are set for the safety of human beings. It is the responsibility of each and every citizen to obey traffic rules. Those who don’t follow it have to face drastic after effects. With the advent of technology, people who use phones while driving are increasing day after day. Though people know that using phones while driving vehicles is dangerous, still they use it. Not only drivers, street walkers also don’t pay attention to the road while chatting on their phone. How many times you come across people walking on the road in a careless manner while chatting on the phone?

The popularity of mobile phones has grown enormously in the past decades and that contribute to road mishaps. How the use of phones leads to accidents? Most of the people talk on the phone or text messages when they are driving vehicles. This will distract their concentration. Sometime a small and single mistake can be the leading cause of accidents. If you are travelling with your entire family, then a small mistake can take the life of the whole family. Major causes of accidents are drunk driving and use of phone and similar hand held ...
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Traffic laws on the usage of hand held phones and similar devices states that –

It is illegal to use device like phones or Personal digital assistance (PDA) to make or receive calls while driving any type of vehicles.
Don’t send or receive any text message or images.
It is illegal to use Internet and devices connected to it.
You should not use communication devices while waiting for traffic signal.
It is illegal to use hand-held phone when you are giving driving lessons.

If you caught red handed while using a phone or Internet while driving or riding, you have to pay a penalty fee. The fine depends on the state in which you are residing. In certain serious circumstances, your case will go to court. There are possibilities to disqualify you from driving or riding for certain years. Once the court disqualifies your driver’s license, you have to re-appear for the driving license test, to get your license back.

The recent research shows that 43% of U.S teens admitted that they text while driving, despite knowing the consequence of the dangers. Texting is the most popular mode of communication between the teens, and they text more than 5 times per day. This increases the chances of inviting the danger while driving or riding.

The U.S government is going to set a new federal law prohibiting the use of phone for talking and texting while driving. According to Transportation department, the use of the cell phone while driving has become a “national epidemic.” The illegal use of phone is resulting in thousands of preventable deaths each year. Soon you can hear from the National Transportation Safety Board about a complete ban on talking and texting while driving, even with hands-free devices.

If you want to call someone, then stop the vehicle and make a call and then continue with driving. On the other hand, if you are getting a call, then allow the phone to ring. You can also give Voice mail or Call divert option. Instead of using any of these options, if you attend the call that means you are breaking the law. It will also increase you chance to be at the risk of an accident.

As the reaction time for drivers using phones is more than 35% slower than reaction time for drivers using other devices, avoid using phones while driving or riding. To have a safe and secure journey obey road rules.

As a freelancer, Ann likes to write about social issues. With the advent of technology mobile are becoming more popular nowadays. Use of phone while driving can invite danger. So avoid using Phone phone, while driving or riding.