The Meramec region of the state of Missouri is mobilizing a committee to investigate and educate people about the risks of driving while distracted and other dangerous driving habits. While the state as a whole has experienced fewer traffic accidents within the last year, the eight-county Meramec region reported an increase. Although cellphone use is thought of as the main distraction to most motorists, other activities such as eating and smoking cause accidents as well.
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