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In the U. S., texting and driving causes a quarter of all car accidents. And teen drivers are four times more likely than adults to have accidents or near-accidents when they’re on their phones. You’re six times more likely to cause an accident when you’re texting behind the wheel than a drunk driver! Here are eight tips that can help you ‒ or a driver you care about ‒ overcome the temptation once for all, while doing your part to keep the roadways a lot safer.

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3,000 lives were lost in 2019 because of distracted drivers. The older the age group, the less distracted drivers are by things inside their vehicle. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a nationwide census of fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes maintained by NHTSA, half of all American drivers admit to daydreaming and it was the No. 1 distraction involved in fatal crashes in 2018. If you are planning to travel, be prepared for busy roadways (with fellow distracted drivers).

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As more people stay at home, buying new toys and gadgets, there is even more naming to go around. A recent survey of close to 300 respondents breaks down the popular household items that are lucky enough to get a name. Some names that popped up in our survey included: Maggie, Susie, Clementine (because “you are lost and gone forever”) and Wacky Wonda ( Joe the coffee pot and the Laundry Twins (a washer and dryer) are among a few of the large and small appliances that our respondents shared as special to their household.