text: Most people nowadays own both a cellular device and a motor vehicle. But it is very risky to operate both at the same time. Distracted driving is a major cause of deaths in the roads of the U.S. Phones should be allowed in a vehicle while it is being driven but should not be used. Different states have different rules and fines for people who are caught using a phone while they are driving. And there are things that we as drivers can do to prevent accidents. It is easier to wait and then respond to a message than to answer it while driving and risking your life and someone elses.