text: As mentioned previously, 8.5% of the annual fatalities in 2017 were caused by distracted driving. In addition to this information, The CDC states, "Each day in the United States, approximately nine people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver." (CDC). This is a massive amount of injuries each that could be easily avoided and possibly save many lives. Edgar Snyder and Associates, a personal injury law firm, publishes that "Nearly 390,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving" in the nation and 21 percent of teenagers behind the wheel that died in crashes were diverted by phones (Edgar Snyder and Associates). Texting is while driving is the most hazardous activity that can be done while operating a vehicle. "Texting can make vehicle accidents 23 times more likely to happen." (Helbock 2018). Looking at a phone while typing a message impairs the visual, cognitive, and manual abilities needed to efficiently and safely drive a car. While sending or replying to a text, a person is no longer only thinking about the road, but also taking in information and visuals on the phone. They are distracted from lights, signs, signals from other cars, and the entire road overall. Additionally, both hands are not on the steering wheel, weakening their control and regulation of the vehicle.