Nearly 1.6 million accidents occur each year because of cell phones. Cell phones can pose a major danger to anyone who uses them. People don't realize that they are not only putting their own lives at risk, but they are also putting others at risk. When people drive, they tend to take their eyes off the road, which can distract them and possibly lead to accidents. Cell phones can cause hearing loss. There are many solutions to solve texting and driving problems. Cell phones play a dangerous role in today's world because they are a major distraction for people who drive, they cause health problems, but there are solutions to these problems. Cell phones are a major distraction for people who drive. We often see people looking down or talking on the phone without paying attention to the road while driving. This will often lead to accidents because they are not paying attention. As previously mentioned, “the National Safety Council (NSC) states that cell phones cause 1.6 million traffic accidents per year.” (Knoxville News-Sentinel). Cell phones are a major cause of accidents worldwide because they make people lose concentration on the road. “The national average for cell phone-related deaths is 1.2 percent” (Knoxville News-Sentinel). The death rate has increased due to people getting into accidents due to texting and driving. The national accident rate is 1.6 million. Many accidents can be caused by people being distracted and not paying attention to the road. Cell phones are believed to cause hearing loss. Many people say that they pose a danger to people who use them all the time because they will eventually have hearing problems. Cell phones can cause people who do not use middle of paper... can also cause many health problems due to the radiation they cause. If people become aware, the number of accidents will quickly decrease. People need to stop texting and driving. They must be aware of the danger they pose not only to each other, but also to other people on the road. Make the commitment that AT&T is a challenge to make. Works Cited « EDITORIAL: Distracted driving must be addressed on several levels. » Knoxville News-Sentinel, The (TN), August 2, 2013: Newspaper Source Plus. Internet. October 30, 2013.Christian, Carol. “AT&T is calling on drivers to pledge not to text while driving.” Houston Chronicle (TX) August 15, 2012: Newspaper Source Plus. Internet. November 7, 2013.SMITH, RACHEL. “DOES MODERN LIVING AFFECT OUR HEALTH?” Good Health (ACP Publishing PTY Limited) (2011): 58-61. Complete Consumer Health - EBSCOhost. Internet. November 6. 2013.