Cellular Phone Hazards
Cellular Phone HazardsWhile the benefits to society are significant, cellular phones and other forms of wireless communication also create distractions that increase a driver's risk on the road. The rising popularity of cellular phones and the development of on-board navigation systems heighten the concern about driver distraction; and radiation produced from cellular antennas and the effect it has on human health has been brought to our attention.
The number of cellular phones has risen from 350,000 in 1985 to more than 50 million today, a figure expected to double by the year 2000. "As cars more and more become [sic] an extension of the home and office, we are creating a whole new array of potentially hazardous distractions that must be better understood," said National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) Administrator Ricardo Martinez, MD. (Moulder).
Though there are concerns about driver distraction, the benefits of cell phones definitely outweigh the problems. Quicker conveyance of information about road hazards, congestion or problem drivers allows authorities to respond faster. Also, phone-equipped drivers are able to summon help in the event of mechanical difficulties or other roadside...
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