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Cell phones are wonderful to have in emergencies. Years ago, if you broke down on the side of the road, you had to hope there was a house or store near by. Now, you pick up your cell phone and someone's on their way to get you. However, cell phones are not meant to be used while driving.

It's easy enough to be distracted playing radio tag, eating on the run, or even putting on makeup while behind the wheel. Add in a cell phone to the mix and driving becomes even more dangerous. When you're talking on the phone, you can't pay as much attention to the cars in front of you.

We've all seen those people driving with a cell phone stuck to their ear. Even with hands free or Bluetooth headsets, cell phones are just as distracting. One moment a driver is swerving to the left, then the right. Next thing you know they're speeding up then slowing way down. This is because they get so distracted by their conversations that they pay little or no attention to the road or what speed they're going.

I'm guilty of talking on a cell phone while driving. This doesn't make it right. In fact, I miss most of the conversation because I'm so paranoid that I'll get distracted while I'm driving. After all, a conversation can wait a few minutes, especially if it means I make it to my destination safely.

So much has been said about teens talking on cell phones while driving. Just because adults are supposedly more experienced drivers, doesn't mean they don't get just as distracted. In my experience, I've seen both teens and older adults driving with cell phones. Neither has driven any better than the other. Since adult drivers get just as distracted as teen drivers, any cell phone restrictions put in place for teens should apply to everyone.

Not only does talking on a cell phone while driving endanger the driver, but everyone on the road with them. If your own safety isn't important to you, then think about the other drivers on the road that are doing their best to drive safely. No conversation is so important that you must risk hurting yourself and others.

Drivers should be allowed to carry cell phones with them. However, unless the call is an emergency, then drivers should pull over or wait until they've reached their destination to talk on their cell phones. Some emergencies include sudden health problems, checking unmarked police cars, and calling for help if someone is following or threatening you while driving.

With all the wrecks caused by drunk or just reckless driving, drivers do not need wrecks caused by cell phones. For the safety of all drivers and their passengers, cell phones should be banned while driving.

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