Texting while driving is dangerous. Deadly even.

We'd like to encourage all drivers to participate in Two-Second Turnoff today -- and every day after -- every time you get behind the wheel of a car.

Two-Second Turnoff Day is a joint campaign by Seventeen magazine, the U.S. Department of Transportation and AAA aimed at getting drivers to turn off their phones every time they get behind the wheel.

The majority of teen drivers recognize that texting and talking on the phone while driving is dangerous, according to research by Seventeen. But the majority of them still text while driving. We're better that many adults are also guilty of distracted driving, even though they know the risks.

Two seconds is all it takes to save a life -- or to destroy it:

Taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your risk for a crash. But it also takes just two seconds to shut down your phone—and prevent an accident.

Make it a habit to turn off your phone whenever you get in the car, so you can focus your attention on the road and on getting to your destination safely.

Participate in Two-Second Turnoff Day -- today, tomorrow and everyday. If you're on Facebook, RSVP to this life-saving event and help spread the word to your friends.

We also have to share this silly -- but catchy -- rap from an Augusta, Ga., teenager who won Seventeen's Two-Second Turnoff video contest. "Eyes on the road, hands on 10 and 2. Not gonna get the text about what happened last night with Billy at the drive-in... Get to where you're going, then text back..."