Texting while driving is an epidemic, and it’s not isolated to teen drivers. It affects adults as well. A recent AT&T survey shows business commuters know texting while driving is unsafe, but they still engage in these behaviors. In fact:

• They are texting and driving more than they used to.
• Six in 10 commuters said they never texted while driving three years ago.
• Nearly half of commuters admit to texting while driving, which is more than teens.
• 49 percent of commuters self-report texting while driving, compared to 43 percent² of teens. – Despite knowing the risks.
• 98 percent said sending a text or email while driving isn’t safe. For many, it has become a habit.
• More than 40 percent of those who admitted to texting while driving called it a habit.³