Are you aware that in California, where texting and talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving are against the law, road fatalities have fallen by 22 percent?
Closer to home, the Texas Department of Transportation is now encouraging drivers to refrain from engaging in non-driving activities while on the road, particularly cell phone use and texting. In its second year, TxDOT's Talk. Text. Crash. outreach campaign is designed to raise awareness of the horrible consequences of distracted driving.
To learn more about the dangers of distracted driving and what you can do to prevent this deadly behavior, please visit distraction.gov