Despite laws, safe-driving campaigns and even gory public service announcements, an overwhelming number of teens are still texting while driving, according to a new report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, “Teens and Distracted Driving.” Driving while distracted — often due to texting while driving — has been identified as an automobile accident causal factor that’s on par with driving while intoxicated. A number of states have already passed laws specifically prohibiting texting while driving.