Drinking and Driving

The use of cellphones while driving Informative speech

Specific purpose: to inform my audience about the risks that are involved while using their cellphone while driving and its penalties.

Thesis: Using a cellphone while on the road could be risky.

Organizational pattern: Topical order.

INTRODUCTION:

I. Attention Getter: ‘’Using a cellphone while driving, whether it is handheld or hands-free, delays drivers’ reactions as much as having blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of 0. 8 percent. ’’ (University of Utah)

II. Thesis: Driving while using a cellphone has its risks.

III. Relevance: Why should you care?

This topic relates to you because ‘’it is the number one cause of crashes for people within the ages 18-25. ’’ (University of Utah)

IV. Credibility: I have conducted research for the past days. I have also had personal experience.

V. A brief review of main points: Today I will be talking about the use of cellphones while driving and the penalties this could have.

TRANSITION: Let’s start by talking about what can happen if you use a cellphone while driving.

BODY I. The use of cellphones while on the road.

• A. Distracts drivers, affect concentrations on the road. ‘’In 2009, 5,474 people were killed in U. S. roadways and an estimated additional 448,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes that were reported to have involved distracted driving. ’’ (FARS and GES)
• B. According to research by the University of Utah, causes 33% of all call crashes.
• C. May cause injury, or even death.

TRANSITION: As I conclude my speech, I would like my audience to reflect upon the effects that cell phone use, while driving has on a person’s ability to drive, are dangerous, not only to the driver but to everyone around them.

CONCLUSION:

I. Thesis summary: Cellphone use while driving has its risks.

II. A brief review of main points: I have talked to you about how many accidents can cell phone use cause, and about the consequences and penalties.

III. Tie-back audience: An accident can not only happen to you, but to any of your loved ones.

IV. Closure statement: Video: ‘’This is why cell phone use while driving should be illegal. ’’ (YouTube)