You have probably read a lot of blog posts, articles and news stories about the dangers of talking on cell phones while driving. You may have even noticed your attentiveness dwindle as you talk on your own cell phone when driving your VW cars. But there are two sides to every debate or else there would be no debate on the issue at all. Following are some of the valid points that people make in opposition to a federal ban on using cell phones while driving.
• Since cell phones and driving fall under the category of highway regulations, it should be a state’s decision to ban cell phones behind the wheel. It is not an issue that the federal government should consider.
• Studies also show that having passengers in the car reduce a driver’s focus and attention to the road. Should driving with passengers be banned, too?
• It’s extremely difficult to enforce a ban on cell phones while driving. What if the driver is using a hands-free device? That’s just as dangerous as a handheld device, according to studies.
• When dealing with the actual statistics, talking on a cell phone was the reason for only a very small number of accidents. Unfortunately, these statistics are often manipulated in favor of cell phone ban proponents.
Whether you believe in banning cell phones behind the wheel or not, the important thing is to keep your mind on the road and obey the law when driving your VW cars. If you do not agree with the law, do something to change it instead of breaking it.
