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Cell Phone Use While Driving Should Be Banned

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A cellular phone decreases the driver's attention by taking his or her eyes off the road and even if just for a split second, can cause an accident.

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Test after test has proven that both texting and talking on the phone while driving equals distracted driving.

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Arguable Issue: Whether or not cell phone use while driving should be banned.

Claim (conclusion): Cell phone use while driving should be banned. Being on a cell phone whether it is texting or talking while driving should be banned.

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Regarding the negative effects of using a cell phone while driving, the facts are in. Distractions while driving are the leading cause of motor vehicle crashes with cell phones being the number one distraction. Test after test has proven that ...

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