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but they can be prevented. Eighty percent of crashes involve some form of distracted driving. Fifty percent of teen drivers say they text while driving. Texting drivers spend up to 400 percent more time with their eyes off the road. If you get caught texting and driving under age 22, it’s a $200 fine. Seven out of 10 Missourians killed in a 2012 traffic crash were unbuckled. Seat belts reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45 percent. Help your school reduce the risk of unsafe driving. Call the NE Coalition for Roadway Safety at 660-385-8257 to learn more. 76 teen driving deaths can’t be ignored,