Doug is studying to be a police officer. In the middle of his written test, he is asked to write a brief, persuasive essay (800
words) about a current danger he sees that police do not address. He decides to write about the dangers of using cell phones while driving. Which of the following is the best thesis for Doug's essay?
A. The Department of Motor Vehicles states that 3 in every 5 wrecks are due to distraction while driving.
B. Because of dangers posed to other motorists, there should be a law against cell phone use while driving.
C. My mother said that talking on the cell phone while driving is bad because it can hurt people.
D. People who use their cell phones while they are driving are ignorant because they do not care about others.
Explanation: A is posed more towards just being distracted, not being on the phone directly. C is not a credible argument. D, being ignorant as it is, does not cite concern. B is the most credible option.
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