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We need apps and phones that prevent us from texting behind the wheel. There are some good anti-texting apps for Android phones, but we need this technology to be more universal--perhaps built into our phones and cars.

2. Cars and phones that won't let you text and drive

( Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times )

We need apps and phones that prevent us from texting behind the wheel. There are some good anti-texting apps for Android phones, but we need this technology to be more universal--perhaps built into our phones and cars.

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2. Cars and phones that won't let you text and drive