Some questions do not come with blatant answers. This one, for example, in no way, can be answered in a simple 'Yes' or 'No'. The truth, to be precise, is that many responsible drivers are down in the dumps with the government's interference, every now and then, in their activities of phone usage. They aren't convinced that they are doing something unsafe, and as a result, have a lot of problems with government's ordinances. But then, banning cell phone usage while driving could save them from risking their lives in many instances.
As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, one could simply refuse to pick up calls to avoid all kinds of distractions while driving, so that there isn't any room for peril at all. Other than that, research states, cell phones and driving are often associated with cancer. Even though there isn't any confirmation of this fact, cell phone usage is believed to lead to brain tumor and other related diseases.
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