A few days ago, NJ101.5 news did a report on how your smart phones may actually be making you dumber. If you needed any more proof to how we've regressed as a society, here are some photos that explain it perfectly.
Volkswagen produced a great video that shows why you need to keep your eyes on the road and off of your phones while driving.
A group of people were invited into a theater and as the film begins, it shows someone getting behind the wheel, starting their car and driving off...
I imagine statistics are still hard to come by involving car accidents where use of a cell phone was the cause. Most drivers wouldn't admit fault to a cop especially now that the fines for illegal cell phone use while driving have doubled. So if an officer can't outright prove it, it's hard to know the real numbers.