text: In America today, drivers make mistakes, because they choose to operate their cell phones while driving. These mistakes range from drivers running through traffic lights or stop signs, to them actually colliding with pedestrians or other vehicles. People should not operate their cell phones while driving, because doing so is distracting, and can lead to unfortunate occurrences. When people operate their phones while driving, they are at risk of: insurance rates increase, being involved in an automobile accident, and being punished for negligent driving.