One in two drivers in the United States uses their cell phones. Talking, texting, emailing and using apps pose a higher risk of dangerous or fatal traffic accidents. It is estimated that 1.6 million accidents involving cell phone use occur each year (Lim 197-212). Accidents like these are easily preventable, but many drivers put their safety at risk by not following laws against distracted driving. If drivers were prohibited from using cell phones, car accidents would be significantly reduced. Several states are adopting laws against distracted driving. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Public Health Policy, states that banned cell phone use significantly reduced car accidents between 2000 and 2010. Of these incidents, those between the ages of 18 and 34 were the most prominent. Other than this study, the results showed no significant differences between this age group and older adults. That said, in 2012 Consumer Reports surveyed motor vehicle drivers between the ages of 16 and 21 nationwide. A staggering 50% admitted to talking on a cell phone, texting, emailing or using apps while driving. Most of these same drivers agreed and believed these actions were dangerous. Parents are included in these risks, which fosters a bad influence on our young drivers. According to Accident Analysis & Prevention, 81% of young drivers admit to responding to text messages while 92% admitted to only reading text messages while driving. A portion of these young drivers say they only engage in these behaviors when they are stopped, for example at a traffic light or stop sign. Unfortunately, only 2% say they never text or drive under any circumstances. This is a perfect exhibit...... middle of paper ......forbes.com/sites/oracle/2014/03/10/the-top-10-trends-in-data-warehousing/>. Dula, Chris S., et al. “Different types of cell phone conversations and dangerous driving.” Accident Analysis and Prevention 43.1 (2011): 187-193. Academic research completed. Network. April 9, 2014. Ferguson, SA. "Result filters." National Center for Biotechnology Information. US National Library of Medicine, nd Web. April 10, 2014..Ripley, Tom. “Where accidents happen.” Drive today. Np, nd Web. April 11, 2014..Tison, Julie, Linda Cosgrove, and Neil Chaudhary. “National Telephone Survey of Distracted Driving Attitudes and Behaviors.” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Np, nd Web. April 10. 2014. .