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.
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
The alarm clock is blaring in your ear. You hit snooze and roll out of bed, wishing you had five more minutes to sleep, because you didn’t go to bed until 11, but you know if you do you’ll be late for school.
Thursday, January 15th, 2009
The National Safety Council (NSC) has announced their call to ban using cell phones while driving. Why? Because when you’re talking on a cell phone chances are you’re not concentrating on driving.
Friday, January 9th, 2009
According to Janet Elise Rosenbaum’s study, “Patient Teenagers? A Comparison of the Sexual Behavior of Virginity Pledgers and Matched Nonpledgers,” they don’t (http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/).