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Maj. Paul Mercer of the Fauquier County SherifFs Office. “Texting while driving is the number-one driving distraction for teens, according to studies. Any driver taking his or her eyes off the road to text or e-mail is increasing the chances of being involved in an accident.”

Even so, Virginia ranks sixth in the nation in textmessaging and as many as one-third of Virginians have reportedly admitted to sending or reading text messages while driving.

Younger adults — who are already at greater risk on the roads than more experienced drivers — are most likely to send or read text messages while driving. According to the American Automobile Association, 32

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