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CloseWednesday, June 23rd, 2010
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project shows that adults are just as distracted while driving as teens.
So what did she survey show?
* 27 percent of adults polled said they have texted while driving,
* 61 percent of adults polled said they have talked on their cell while driving,
* 26 percent of teens polled said they have texted while driving, and
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
A new nationwide analysis suggests that distractions – not alcohol – are contributing to a steady increase in nighttime fatal crashes for teenage drivers.
The trends are illustrated in a report produced by the Teens in the Driver Seat Center of the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI). The analysis that produced the report examined the effects of lighting conditions on crashes from 1999 to 2008 in all 50 U.S. states, along with the presence of alcohol as a factor in those crashes. The findings suggest something other than alcohol is pushing the nighttime fatal crash numbers up for teen drivers. The most likely reason, researchers say, is the use of cell phones.
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
A new survey found that one out of three teens sends more than 100 text messages per day. For most teenagers, this is no big surprise; in fact, the majority of teens prefer to communicate via text message.
According to the new survey, conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project, about 75 percent of teens, age 12-17 have a cell phone (In 2004 only 45 percent of that population had cell phones).
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Most teenagers get their first cell phone when they start to drive. Why? In case there is an emergency. But it seems like cell phones have created an emergency on the road. Distracted driving is second on the list of major dangers for teen drivers, and there is no greater distraction out there than a teen on their cell phone.
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Between practicing sports, attending school group meetings, doing homework and hanging out with friends, most high school students find it hard to fit enough sleep into their busy schedules. That is, of course, when they make a good-faith effort to get sleep.
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
According to a new report, “Driving through the eyes of teens: a closer look” [PDF] by State Farm Insurance and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, teens who have their own car (whether they bought it or their parents bought it), are twice as likely to get into a car crash.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Teens using cell phones while driving is a serious problem, but at least in Texas it looks like things may be getting better.
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Most teens use several different types of technology throughout the day and late into the night. Research suggests that this late night use of technology can lead to an increase in caffeine consumption and teens find it harder to stay alert during the day.
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
It happens all the time – some celebrity says “I wear these clothes and drive this kind of car, or shop at these stores, so you should too.” Modern-day marketers play on celebrity endorsements, and safe driving programs are following this trend.
Monday, June 1st, 2009
Do you ever text while you’re driving? According to a new survey, if you do, you’re not alone. The independent research organization, Toluna, conducted an online survey, and found that 60 percent of teens (ages 16-19) text while they’re driving.
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
A new study says that teens drive better with in car monitoring devices but there’s still no substitute for smart advice from your friends.
Monday, May 11th, 2009
A new analysis, released last week, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that states that have strong graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws have shown a reduction in fatal crashes involving teenagers.
Monday, March 9th, 2009
According to the American Automobile Association, nearly two individuals are killed for every teen driver killed. In the report, “Teen Crashes–Everyone is at Risk,” the two individuals refer to teen drivers’ passengers, drivers and passengers of other vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
We all know that using cell phones can be dangerous when you are driving, but what about when you are walking? A study from the University of Alabama in February’s edition of “Pediatrics” found that “children’s pedestrian safety is compromised when they are distracted by a cell phone conversation,” and most would agree this translates to teenagers as well.