text: The reasons why cell phones should not be used while driving are because of two- second distractions. Like taking a look at your cell phone while driving or doing other things that can distraction you while driving. While having your cell phone while driving so many things can happen it is illegal to drive your vehicle while using hand held mobile phone or similar devices. Texting and driving leads to fatalities which is cell phone crashes is about 1.6 millions crashes on a yearly basis. Using cell phones while driving today will increase the rate of crashes while driving today.