"Pay attention, and keep your eyes on the road."
This sage driving advice may seem basic but the fact remains that most accidents are caused by preventable behaviors, and a notable percentage of drivers admit to knowingly engaging in dangerous acts while behind the wheel.
Consider that 42% of teens admit to texting while driving, according to TeenDriverSource, and the Colorado Department of Transportation has reported that about half of all drivers admit to talking on the phone while behind the wheel.
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Elana Ashanti Jefferson
Elana Ashanti Jefferson serves as ALM's PropertyCasualty360 Group Chief Editor. She is a veteran journalist and communications professional. Reach her by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
