Teens And Distracted Driving

Teens and Distracted Driving – inexperience behind the wheel makes teenagers more susceptible to distraction behind the wheel. Teenagers are warned that texting while driving is dangerous. Yet, one in three teens who text say they have done so while driving. Not all teens are aware that other distractions can be just as dangerous as texting. Awareness campaigns are relatively successful, with some surveys showing fewer teens are engaging in distracted driving.

Multitasking Is Distracted Driving

Teens and Distracted Driving – If full-grown adults struggle with (the myth of) multitasking behind the wheel, imagine how the teenage brain functions while driving with a mobile phone, loud music, or too many passengers in the car. While there are many drivers who do what they can to remain alert behind the wheel, other drivers may drive while talking on the phone, fiddling with their radios or even changing clothing.

Statistics on Teens and Distracted Driving

Check out the infographic on the Driving MBA website for more information about multi-tasking and distracted driving. One study found that 27 percent of teenagers surveyed sometimes change their clothes or shoes while behind the wheel. The Teens and Distracted Driving researcher states this problem is a result of teenagers not being aware that multitasking is as dangerous as texting. Addressing this problem is key. Especially since a high percentage of car accidents relates to distracted driving.

In the Teens and Distracted Driving study, researchers asked teenagers to participate in a driver education class. The class helps teens understand the dangers of multitasking while driving. The teenagers held a conversation on the phone while doing other tasks, including writing down numbers on a chalkboard. A behavioral scientist at the National Institutes of Health states this particular use of classroom intervention was encouraging.

Discuss Your Case With A Dedicated Personal Injury Attorney

What happens after an accident with a Teen who is Distracted Driving? A person injured in a car accident caused by distracted driving may wish to file a personal injury lawsuit. Please call Johnson Law to discuss your case: (907)277-3090 or use our online contact form.

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 Sources: NHTSA; Driving MBA; NPR

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