Choose one of the following questions to answer for the argument essay in this module.

Does our state do enough to prevent distracted driving?

or

Can a Public Service Announcement (PSA) help reduce the number of distracted driving incidents?

Part One

1. Write the claim you will present in your argument essay.

Answer preview

In this era, we cannot downplay the influence of technology on our lives. In large part, technological advancements witnessed now and in the past century has had both favorable and adverse effects on people’s lives. It is correct to say that the use of cell phones and other handheld devices have increased considerably.  It is also true to say that the amount of distracted driving has increased significantly.  In essence, distracted driving is exactly what it sounds to be, i.e., driving while being distracted. While driving, distraction can be informed of texting or be calling while driving, eating while driving and many more. Distracted driving has been singled out as the most recent causes of road accidents…

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