When it comes to cellphones though, 65% of motorists admit to interacting with devices while behind the wheel. Using GPS was the most common, followed by receiving calls, making calls, reading texts and sending texts, respectively. (Credit: Mike Focus/Shutterstock.com) When it comes to cellphones, though, 65% of motorists admit to interacting with devices while behind the wheel. Using GPS was the most common, followed by receiving calls, making calls, reading texts and sending texts, respectively. (Credit: Mike Focus/Shutterstock.com)

After a year of lockdown measures and other restrictions and safety precautions, Americans are chomping at the bit to hit the road, according to Erie Insurance, which reported half of the respondents to a survey planned to take at least one road trip this year.

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