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Kick the habit: How to avoid texting while driving

WASHINGTON – Texting while driving doesn’t just endanger others on the road, it can threaten your wallet.

People ticketed for texting while driving could face higher insurance premiums since quotes are based on a driver’s history, according to .

Avoid the temptation to take your hands off the wheel by installing an app or a voice activated system that allows hands-free texting. You also can install a text-blocking app while driving, the http://www.4autoinsurancequote.com/uncategorized/texting-while-driving-leads-to-increased-insurance-rates/ says.

A more extreme approach is using a sensor device that cuts off a phone’s signal when triggered by the handheld’s usage. Of course, the cheapest solution is simply to turn off your phone when you get in the car.

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Dick Uliano contributed to this report. Follow СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ on Twitter.

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