Weve all heard it: texting and driving is dangerous. In the United States, more than eight people are killed every day in motor vehicle accidents that involve distracted driving, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Texting while driving increases the likelihood of a car accident by 23 times compared to driving without a distraction. Yet we continue to see the number of distracted drivers on the rise. Its not as if law enforcement isnt trying. Most states have already banned texting and driving, and hand-held cell phone use is banned in 14 states and Washington, D.C. Wireless companies are well aware of the problem, too.
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