Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. 1 Fortunately, teen motor vehicle crashes are preventable, and proven strategies can improve the safety of drivers on the road. In 2015, 2,333 teens in the United States ages 16–19 were killed and 235,845 were treated in
Prevention What is being done? States. Many states are enacting laws—such as banning texting while driving, or using graduated driver licensing systems for teen drivers—to help raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and to help prevent it …
Impact Teen Drivers is the nation’s leading voice on texting & driving, teen distracted & reckless driving education.
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Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,450 lives in 2016 alone. NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep
WASHINGTON — In just under two hours at the busy Bethesda, Maryland, intersection of River and Goldsboro roads, 65 drivers had a rough start to their Wednesday morning: They were pulled over for distracted driving. It’s to drive while using a phone, yet it causes dozens of accidents
Why do we define driving while distracted as a form of aggressive driving? There is a tendency to think that multi-tasking while driving is …
Thousands have Died in Crashes Involving Cell Phone Use. Many distractions exist while driving, but cell phones are a top distraction because so many drivers use them for long periods of time each day.
What Can You Do? Talk to your teen about the rules and responsibilities involved in driving. Share some stories and statistics related to teen drivers and distracted driving.
An all too familiar scene on the roads is drivers getting distracted behind the wheel. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. One month out of the year is certainly not enough to observe safer driving habits. This is something we should always keep in mind. The good news is, there are
