While some driving instructors in the Valley say it is an effective campaign, recent statistics may suggest otherwise.

A graphic video aimed at stopping teens from texting while driving continues to stir up controversy.

However, studies show a quarter of 16 and 17 year olds with cellphones say they text while driving.

The same study shows almost half of Americans ages 12 to 17 say they have been in cars with someone who texted behind the wheel.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says nearly 6,000 people died last year in accidents related to distracted drivers.

However, driving instructors in the Valley say this new ad has the potential to bring those numbers down.

Instructor Gary Hutson says, "I think it's a wonderful public service announcement. Some schools think it's too graphic to show. It's not just graphic, it's the facts of what is going to happen. I don't see anything wrong with showing that video."

Drivers under 20 had the highest distracted-driving-fatality rate among all age groups. Drivers 20 to 29 ranked second.