text: Texting and driving became illegal almost 4 years ago where it is prohibited all drivers from using a mobile communication device while operating a motor communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Honestly people at the 18 to 33 do this more than anyone else which a pretty bad and 11% percent of those people died from it. About 421,000 people were injured from these crashes while almost 5,000 people have died. If you want to see a better life then it's recomended to stop so everyone can be safe.