At 55 MPH, that's like driving an entire football field blind - Central Coast News KION/KCBA

At 55 MPH, that's like driving an entire football field blindfolded.

Some basic facts about texting and driving:

• You are 23 times more likely to crash if you are texting
• Cell phone use was reported in 18% of all fatal accidents in the U.S.
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• Texting takes your eyes off the road for 4.6 Seconds
  At 55 MPH, that's like driving an entire football field blindfolded.