At the beginning of the twenty-first century, some people placed signs with crudely painted skeletons holding cell phones near roadways, usually facing freeway ramps. These signs indicated disapproval of using cell phones while driving, which is a practice some states have now made illegal. As a result of this social movement,

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The social movement against using cell phones while driving has led to some states making it illegal, which means that the informal norm has become a formal law. Therefore, D is the correct answer. A is incorrect because there still are some people who violate the norm, although it is less common. B is not the best choice because while talking on a cell phone while driving is certainly frowned upon, it is not necessarily taboo. C is also incorrect because there are formal sanctions, such as fines, that can be used to enforce the law.

At the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century, Some People Placed