text: The usage of a cellular phone while driving increases the risk of a crash. According to an Edgar Snyder associates article, "The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year." How exactly? When a notification or ringer sounds it grabs the attention of the driver tempting them to check it immediately making it a distraction. This not only risks you as the driver but the others nearby who are also not always paying the most attention. Death is a major effect when it comes to any distracted devices in a car. Ways to prevent this situation would be to turn all devices on mute, complete any calls or texts before you start moving and check in with your friends/family after the arrival to prevent the urge.