Fast Facts
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increased likelihood of being in an accident if texting while driving compared to driving while not distracted
Source: textfreedriving.org
89%of American adults think sending text messages or e-mails while driving is distracting, dangerous and should be outlawed
Source: textfreedriving.org41 statesin the U.S. have laws that ban sending text messages while driving
Source: distraction.gov
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Source: Verizon Wireless