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title: The truth about distracted driving
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# The truth about distracted driving

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## The truth about distracted driving

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For example, many drivers now use hands-free devices to talk on the cell phone while driving. But studies show that these devices don’t eliminate — or even substantially reduce — the type of cognitive distraction that can lead to serious accidents. In fact, research shows that drivers talking on cell phones — handheld or hands-free — are four times as likely to crash as people who aren’t talking on their cell phones while driving. Hands-free devices simply don’t make that much of a difference when it comes to [safe driving](/news/2014/03/wait-to-text-w82txt "Distracted Driving article on Cowart Insurance Blog").

April is National [Distracted Driving Awareness](/news/2013/10/no-text-is-worth-the-risk "Powerful video - W82TXT - Share with Family and Friends") Month, and safety experts are urging drivers to take that extra step to be cell-free behind the wheel. Turn your phone off or put it on silent while driving so you are not tempted to answer it from behind the wheel. When you’re a passenger, speak up if the driver uses a cell phone. Talking to someone you know is driving? Ask them to call you back later when they get home!

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