text: Should drivers be able to use their cellphones while operating a vehicle? No, drivers shouldn't be able to be on their phones because that is putting other people's life at risk. You need to be 100% paying attention to the road and others on it. Most accidents happen when people are on their phones because your looking down. Also the person you are texting or social media page your on is not more important than your life. But if it's an emergency call you should answer otherwise put phones down you are taking other people's life for an electronic the phone isn't going nowhere but your life can. You should not be able to use your phone while operating a vehicle never.