"Current statistics show that 81% of the population has admitted to texting while driving.  Many drivers admit that they are aware of the risks of this driving distraction but continue to do it anyway. Due to the fact that text messaging slows a driver's reaction time by 30%, texting while driving is being shown to cause greater impairment than being on drugs or drinking while driving."

Here are a number of different statistics on distracted driving and text messaging.

• Approximately 4 million new drivers by 2011
• Over half of U.S. drivers report having used a cell phone while driving
• 7 out of 10 admit to text messaging while driving
• Young drivers are overwhelmingly more likely to text message
• Text messaging while driving increases the risk of accidents by 23.2 times
• Twenty-eight percent of traffic accidents occur when people talk on cellphones or send text messages while driving
• 48% of young Americans from 12-17 say they've been in a car while the driver was texting
• 84% of cell phone users stated that they believe using a cell phone while driving increases the risk of being in an accident.

A revealing new study by AAA and Seventeen magazine backs up with statistics what we all suspected was true. Teen drivers today are extremely distracted even though they know it's dangerous. According to the survey, 84% of teens know distracted driving is dangerous, yet they still do it.

The majority of Americans believe that talking on the phone and texting are two of the most dangerous behaviors that occur behind the wheel. Still, as many as 81% of drivers admit to making phone calls while driving.

Download the LYF app and take an important step to reduce or eliminate the behavior! The LYF app is easy to use and you'll get rewarded for making the right decision - the decision to stay safe! Download it because its Good for LYF.