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(WHAS11) - Kentucky says it's time for drivers to keep their eyes on the road.
The state kicked off a campaign to cut down on distracted driving.
At a hearing in Frankfort, state officials demonstrated a safe driving simulator.
The machine puts people in the driver's seat and teaches them to stop texting, checking e-mail or talking on cell phones while on the road.
18-year-old Nicole Meredith says texting got her into an accident in July of last year.
There were more than 53,000 distracted driving related crashes last year in Kentucky.
Governor Steve Beshear says he's currently considering a policy that would limit distracted driving for all state employees.
Distracted driving contributes to 25% of police reported crashes nationwide.
