text: Due to the number of crashes and accident that are related to making calls on the phone and texting while driving, some states have made it illegal to use the phone completely while driving. Cell phone use has also become a leading cause of vehicle crashes over the last two decades. While talking on the phone or texting, drivers are distracted decreasing the driver's awareness while they are on the road, which lead to a number of crashes. Drivers who text that are behind the wheel are twenty-three times more likely to have a crash.