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Lawmakers take part in virtual distracted driving experience

Lawmakers get behind the wheel at capitol today
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State lawmakers will get behind the wheel at the state capitol Tuesday to see the dangers first hand of distracted driving.

They'll be taking part in AT&T's virtual reality experience aimed at teaching the deadly consequences of distracted driving.

There will also be a memorial wall, a wall of keys representing those killed by distracted driving and a wall made to look like crushed car parts on display at the Capitol.

AT&T research found nearly nine out of 10 people admit to using their smartphones while driving.

The event takes place at 11 a.m.