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Numerous public opinion surveys show most drivers believe that using cell phones while driving is dangerous. Indeed, talking on cell phones while driving is estimated to increase crash risk fourfold.
Over 50 research studies have shown that using phones while driving is risky. Each year, it results in about 1.6 million crashes, hundreds of thousands of injuries, and thousands of deaths.
NSC aims to prevent these crashes, injuries and deaths due to cell phone use while driving. For the many ways to help make our roads safer, visit our resources dedicated to:
- NSC Cell Phone Policy Kit updates
- Education materials
- New research findings
- Employer policy case studies
- Federal and state legislative updates
- And much more .
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