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

ByJobina Fortson KGO logo
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Study: Texting and driving rising in South Bay
A new study finds more drivers distracted by their cell phones while behind the wheel. It's a growing problem in San Jose where drivers were found to be using their phones more than 8-percent of their driving time.

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.

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