It is inexperienced people who make them a risky driver. According to one source, 47% of teens think they can text while blindfolded (Gardner 2010). Throwing away cell phones on top of that is asking for trouble. A recent survey found that 51.4 percent of surveyed drivers ages 16 to 19 admitted to texting and driving (Gardner 2010). Additionally, almost 100% of drivers agree that driving and texting increases the risk of being involved in a car accident. Most drivers think it's not them who's the problem. The most important thing to remember: No text message is worth my life or that of another person. It takes honesty, but I won't sign an online pledge to never text or drive because I'll break it within a week. Another surprising fact is that almost 75% of teens admit that their friends text and drive. Many drivers blame others and believe they are invincible. Dr. Steinberg explains why teens do it. “It’s hard for teens to relax while checking their messages.” he said. “Teenagers are so eager to fit in. They are afraid of missing out. You need real self-confidence to “unplug” (School Action