LaHood: Drivers Should Never Use Cell Phones

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood says there is no way to drive safely when you're talking on a cell phone, even if you're using a hands-free device. He said that even talking through hands-free technology is a "cognitive distraction."

"Last year, 5,500 people were killed as a result of distracted driving and half a million were injured," he said. "Those are big numbers. A lot of lives and a lot of injuries can be saved if people take personal responsibility ... and put their cell phone or Blackberry in the glove compartment." While automakers seem to be headed in a different direction, installing new devices to help drivers stay more connected, Sec LaHood says he thinks they can be part of the solution. He has personally called Subaru's CEO to compliment the company on a recent ad that discourages cell phone use while driving. "We have support from the technology industry," Sec LaHood says, in addition to some insurance companies.