text: In conclusion , as distracted driving becomes more and more common the hazards should be emphasized far more and the act alone should be prohibited . No good comes from the use of a phone while driving as doing so not only is the driver at high risk but so is all of their surroundings which includes other drivers and pedestrians. Distracted driving or texting while driving is the number one preventable cause of death in america that alone explains how big of a problem the use of cellphones and driving has become .Moving forward it is crucial for drivers to be engaged on the road and to know when the prompt time to use their cellphones is as it can be a distraction which could wait ,something in which life cannot do . The safety and well being of yourself and others is far more important than anything a phone can provide, solely for that reason the use of cell phones should be prohibited while operating any sort of vehicle