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DAMobile phone use remains a leading cause of traffic accidents, with recent data showing that drivers who use their phones are 240% more likely to crash. In the United States alone, the National Safety Council estimates that cell phone use and texting contribute to approximately 1.6 million crashes annually, resulting in thousands of fatalities and hundreds of thousands of injuries. Even hands-free technology doesn't eliminate the risk, as it still slows reaction times by about 30%, often making a driver's responsiveness comparable to someone at the legal blood-alcohol limit.
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