For some driving veterans, it's easy to get comfortable while behind the wheel and engage in risky behavior, such as texting. But even with years of experience, it's essential not to forget the real-life consequences that come with distracted driving. According to the CDC, approximately nine people are killed, and more than 1,000 are injured every day in car crashes that involve distracted driving.

To crackdown on reckless driving habits, nearly all the states in the union have enacted texting while driving laws, some with harsher penalties than others.

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