text: U.S. drivers between the ages of 18 to 64 have admitted to using their cell phones while driving, during the previous month." Since texting increases the likelihood of accidents by 23 times. It is a habit that must be stopped, across age groups and geographic locations alike. It only takes three seconds for a crash to occur after a driver becomes distracted by their cell phone or any other device. "While 26 percent of all motor vehicle crashes are related to the use of cell phones. Each day the average of 11 teens die in crashes caused by texting and driving."