Cellphones
...ive while using cell phones. 2. Study shows that merely using a cell phone created longer reactions to braking. You are more likely to miss signs and more likely to get into an accident. 3. As reported in “The New England Journal of Medicine”, studies show that the risk of a collision is 3 to 6 times higher when talking on a phone while driving. Driving while on the phone is almost as dangerous as being drunk behind the wheel. B. There have been many accidents as a result of people using cell phones while driving. 1. One instance was in Pennsylvania where a driver who was using a cell phone killed a two-year-old girl. The girl’s parents now devote their lives to informing people about the dangers of using a cell phone while driving and are still pushing for laws to ban it. 2. A corrections officer in North Carolina was also killed when a driver was distracted while on a cell phone. 3. Even celebrities have been linked to this problem. Rebecca Gayheart is now dealing with a wrongful death suit because she ran over and killed a little boy while on her cell phone driving. 4. These are only a few of numerous accidents related to cell phone use while driving. C. Everyone knows that having a cell phone in the car is very convenient and can be critical in emergencies. 1. The cell phone can be very crucial if your car breaks down. 2. It is also very useful if you get lost; you can easily call for directions. 3. It can also give you piece of mind because you never know if an emergency arises. 4. But if you need to talk on the phone while driving, you should pull off the road to talk. This is not only a courtesy to other drivers on the road but can also keep you out of an accident. 5. Having an emergency doesn’t mean you should endanger other lives on the road. II. According to SecurityWorld.com, cell phones emit radiations that are very hazardous to our health. A. Latest research shows that radiation from cell phones can affect the brain. 1. Some radiations from cell phones have been shown to reach an inch into the brain. 2. Researchers found that mobile phone radiation causes a decrease in human brain waves that are involved with reaction times. 3. Some studies have also shown possible links to non-cancerous tumors and memory loss. B. According to USA Today, Research also shows that there is evidence that such radiation can damage DNA. 1. Studies at the University of Washington found that rats that were exposed to similar radiation from cell phones showed damaged DNA. 2. Studies also show that the rats that were exposed to radiation were less likely to find their way through a maze than non-...