Talking on the phone while driving is far more distracting than when a driver talks to someone else in the vehicle. When a driver and passengers are having a conversation, both the driver and passengers can still observe the road conditions. Reading or writing text messages may be even worse than talking on the phone. These distractions can impair reaction time, cause erratic changes in speed and other issues.

Vermont, like many states, has enacted laws barring texting while driving. Vermont has also barred drivers under the age of 18 from talking on the phone while driving. Despite these laws, many people continue to drive while distracted.

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