The Department of Transportation in June 2012 released its strategy (.pdf file) for ending distracted driving.

The plan calls for:

• Rallying remaining states without distracted driving laws to issue and enforce new legislation
• Reducing distraction of vehicle electronics
• Developing new driving education materials that discuss distracted driving
• Encouraging collaborative relationships among advocacy groups

Related links:

• Traffic Safety Facts Research Note from NHTSA: Driver Electronic Device Use in 2010 (.pdf file)
• Distracted driving information from the National Safety Council