We all know texting while driving is a big no-no -- it can increase your risk of being in a crash by 23 times. But is taking a sneaky peek at your Instagram or Facebook while idling at a traffic light really that bad? Yes it is, authorities say. Once you're in a distracted state, it lasts much longer than you may think, explains road safety charity Brake New Zealand. "Reaction times are actually slower than someone who's over the drink drive limit," campaigner Caroline Perry tells Seven Sharp. R

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Texting and driving? You’ll miss out on a lot more. Set your phone on do not disturb before you hit the road. | StreetSmarts

Knowing that you shouldn't text while driving is easy; putting that knowledge into practice is hard. Here are 8 ways to avoid texting while driving: AAA.com/DistractedDrivingTips #DontDriveIntexticated | AAA Auto Club Enterprises

It is illegal to text while driving even if you're stuck in traffic or waiting at the lights. Texting? Stop it...Or cop it. | NSW Road Safety - NSW GOV