Percent of total income spent by heads of households 25 and under on transportation-related expenses.

13,900

Average price of a used car sold in the U.S. (in dollars) in 2008. However there really is a great deal of variability since there really is no such thing as an average car.  If you know the make and model and mileage, you can get a good picture of the range in values from various Blue Books available at any bank or car dealer, or even on line. Source:  www.Edmunds.com

28,400

Average price of a new car sold in the U.S. in2009 (in dollars). Source:  www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/autos/

5

Number of states that ban hand held cell phone use while operating a vehicle.  However, 17 states ban cell phone use by novice drivers and school bus drivers; 8 states ban text messaging.  Source:  2009 American Automobile Assn. (AAA) and various State Highway Safety Offices.   For a list by state of current restrictions go to:  www.ghsa.org   To Read more.