<ul><li>Distracted driving caused 8% of all fatal reported crashes in the US in 2023, leading to nine deaths per day and 3,275 fatalities that year.</li><li>The top forms of distracted driving include visual, manual, and cognitive distractions, leading to unsafe driving practices.</li><li>Even hands-free smartphone integration in vehicles is being questioned as a potential hazard rather than a safety measure by traffic safety researchers and experts.</li><li>State and federal officials strongly advise against using smartphone features while driving, emphasizing the importance of focusing solely on driving tasks to prevent accidents.</li></ul>

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