Distracted driving is severe issue and significant cause of crashes nationwide for all drivers, including truck drivers. The three forms of driver distractions include manual, visual, and cognitive disruptions. While crashes involving commercial trucks are less common than other collisions, they make up significant number of fatal crashes nationwide each year. According to Department of Transportation DOT studies, approximately 10 percent of truck crashes occur because of truck driver distracted driving. Maine Revised Statutes § 2119, regulations prohibit motorists from texting while operating the vehicle, including reading, creating, or sending text messages, instant messages, or email. When truckers or other motorists in Auburn need to use any electronic handheld device manually, they must find safe location to pull over and
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