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=**Works Cited:**= Genachowski, Chairman J. "Texting While Driving | FCC.gov." //Home | FCC.gov//. FCC, 4 Nov. 2009. Web. 23 Nov. 2011. .

=**Summary:**= Unexpected and life threatening consequences are due to the increasing popularity of cellphones. Cellphones are linked to more distracted driving, injuries and deaths. The FCC is working with organizations and agencies to inform and educate teens about the dangers of texting while driving. To learn more information about texting and driving, the FCC created a Clearinghouse. There is no national ban against texting and driving but some states have set laws banning texting while driving. Teens can follow their parents behavior. If parents inform teens about the danger, they will be less likely to text and drive. By the FFC and your parents help, teens can be educated about the consequences about texting and driving.

=Quotes:= 1. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in 2008 that driver distraction was the cause of 16 percent of all fatal crashes -- 5,800 people killed -- and 21 percent of crashes resulting in an injury -- 515,000 people wounded.

2. According to the American Automobile Association, nearly 50 percent of teens admit to texting while driving.