Chances are, you will ride past many distracted drivers today. In fact, the laws of probability just about guarantee it.

We have some stunning numbers to share with you. Numbers that will shed light on the whole texting-while-driving issue:

• 82% of drivers 16 to 24 said they have texted while driving
• 85% of young adults who text while driving agree that texting is a problem
• 77% of young adult drivers are somewhat to very confident they can safely text while driving

With statistics like these, motorcyclists better be ready. Know that the odds are against you, and that you have very little chance of riding anywhere without encountering someone texting while driving.