However, the basis for prohibiting cell phones actually goes a lot further than a simple comparison of cell phone use by drivers and every other possible driving distraction. Specifically, the most recent neurological evidence suggests that talking on a cell phone is actually much more of a distraction than talking to someone in person.
Apparently, the human brain uses entirely different mechanisms to conduct in-person conversations from the mechanisms used to conduct in-person conversations. Therefore, it is the act of having a conversation with someone who is not present that is the problem rather than the physical act of manipulating the phone keypad. Opponents still object to the imposition of such restrictions and a violation of personal freedoms.
The final argument against cell phone use while driving is...
Apart from actual safety issues, people who are engaged in conversations are less likely to conduct themselves considerately on the road: they may take their time at stop lights or drive slower, impeding other drivers whose right to the road is the same as theirs. Opponents of this argument suggests that it is impossible to legislate consideration for other in driving just as in other aspects of life. Conclusion:
The strongest basis for prohibiting cell phone use while driving is that it is associated with increased accident risks. If the evidence that cell phone conversations are equally dangerous whether or not the driver uses a hands-free device is true, that justifies the outright ban on all cell phone use while driving, except for emergency phone calls.
