Should America ban cell phones for drivers?

An influentional national advisory board wants all 50 states to prohibit cell phone use by drivers — even with hands-free headsets

Driving while talking on a cellphone
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Keep your eyes on the road and your phone in your pocket. That's the gist of the new guidelines proposed Tuesday by the federal National Transportation Safety Board. The NTSB wants states to ban drivers from any non-emergency use of cell phones and other electronic devices that aren't built into their automobile. "We're not here to win a popularity contest," said NTSB chairwoman Deborah Hersman. "No email, no text, no update, no call is worth a human life." Here's what you should know:

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