The Inconvenient Truth Behind the Pandemic Rise in Distracted Driving

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By Kea WilsonMar 6, 2024, 12:02 am246 pts
Cell phone use behind the wheel skyrocketed during the pandemic, even among drivers whose their insurance companies rewarded them for keeping phones stashed — but even more troubling is how much more distracted driving will occur if America doesn’t reduce driving itself. “Distracted driving” — such…

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