Monday marked the start of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and UHP is increasing enforcement on the roads.
<p>SALT LAKE CITY — Monday marked the start of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
 adult drivers conducted by insurance company Nationwide, 43% of noncommercial drivers admit to eating while behind the wheel and a shocking 30% admit to reading or responding to work texts.
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