text: Car accidents were not as bad as they are now. Back then, they did not have all of these distractions as we do now. Like the ones we have at our fingertips. Cell phones are really big now; everyone owns one and everyone uses them. With that distraction right by the driver at all times, it is going to be very tempting to pick it up and look at it. They made new laws that were passed a year ago about using a device while driving. It is called the hands free law. This law was passed in 14 states. Also, in 38 states they have banned the use of cellphones while driving.