Michigan cellphone law in effect: Hands

Michigan's new distracted driving laws go into effect today, prohibiting the use of a cellphone while driving, unless it's being used via a hands-free program or device.

Here are some tips to help you drive distraction-free, along with some of the best phone mounts for those who require mobile GPS without the hassle.

Around 3,000 people are killed every year in the United States in accidents involving distracted drivers. Examples of driving while distracted include:

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, checking a text while driving just 55 mph is "like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed." Here are some simple things you can do to prevent distraction and keep yourself and other drivers safe:

For those who require a little direction but lack built-in GPS, here are some handy solutions to help you drive hands-free.