1.  What percent of crashes are caused by cell phone use (either talking or texting) each year in the U.S.?

2.  By how much does the likelihood of getting in an accident increase while using a cell phone as compared to texting while driving?

3.  By what percentage do driving errors increase while using cell phones, according to Drew Bloom, Captain of the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicle enforcement?

4.  a) What percent of licensed drivers in Vermont are between the ages of 15 to 20?
b)  What percent of car crashes in Vermont involve 15-20 year olds?
c)  Why do you think these numbers are so disproportionate?

5.  a) How many states currently have laws against texting while driving?
b)  If Vermont has a law against texting while driving, why do you think the state finds it necessary to run the "Turn Off Texting" campaign?

6.  Watch a news video on the Turn Off Texting campaign under "Resources" below.  How effective do you think this type of program will be?  Explain your answer.