Almost every driver in the U.S. is already aware of the problem, according to a recent survey by the AAA Foundation. And most fear that distracted driving is getting worse. Drivers who report using a cellphone behind the wheel has jumped 46 percent since 2013, according to the AAA Foundation. Almost half (49 percent) of all drivers report recently talking on a hand-held phone while driving, and nearly 35 percent have sent a text or email.
One reason for growing fears: social media use is only increasing among teens, one of the most vulnerable at-risk populations for crashing while distracted.