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Where are drivers in the Bay Area most likely to text and drive? Study says San Jose

ByJobina FortsonKGO logo
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Study: Texting and driving rising in South Bay

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- A new study from Zendrive finds more drivers distracted by their cell phones while behind the wheel.

Researchers say drivers in San Jose spend more than 8-percent of their driving time on their phones.

RELATED STORIES: You can now text 911 for emergency help in parts of Marin County

Zendrive ranks San Jose the 12th most distracted city in the U.S.

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