To ban or not to ban? Over the past twenty years, our society has experienced a huge boom in the advancement of technology. From smartphones, to portable GPS units, to advanced radio systems, there is no doubt that our society's technological breakthroughs have grown rapidly. Often, when a nation's technological advancements grow, there is usually a price that comes with it. Will it be safe for the consumer? Or more specifically, is it safe to use while the consumer is behind the wheel of a moving vehicle? While some may disagree with banning the use of electronic devices while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle, many already support banning such devices while driving because it poses high safety risks not only to the driver of that vehicle, but also of other drivers on the road. We focus our attention on three main devices without which we cannot travel: our smartphones, the radio system in our vehicles and our handy GPS units. It's not very uncommon to find one, if not all, of these devices in someone's car these days. We rely heavily on our technologies to facilitate communication with our loved ones, to reach our destination, and to keep us alert and entertained during our long journeys. Rarely, however, do we consider any of these acts a danger to ourselves or others. While the radio systems in our cars and trucks are a great source of entertainment during our travels, they can pose a huge safety hazard. not only to ourselves, but also to other drivers who share the road with us. When a driver takes his eyes off the road to change channels on the radio or to turn up or down the volume, he can swerve into oncoming traffic or hit a pedestrian. Distracted driving is… half of paper… drivers are unaware of the consequences of using electronic devices while behind the wheel of a vehicle. It is very important to educate ourselves and those around us about the dangers that distracted driving can cause in such a short time. I urge you and your loved ones to support a ban on using these devices while driving. Works Cited National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Distraction.Gov. United States Department of Transportation. nd Web. 14 March 2014. < http://www.distraction.gov/content/get-the-facts/facts-and-statistics.html >. Driver Distractions: Don't be a statistic. Department of Motor Vehicles. April 2011. Web. March 20, 2014. < http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffdl28.htm >. “Summary of Attributable Risks 2012 Estimates.” National Security Council. File 2012.PDF.