Teens spend 20% of time behind the wheel looking at phone
- Ninety-Seven percent of teen drivers agree that texting and driving is dangerous, yet 43% admitted to doing it anyway.
- Researchers conducted a questionnaire with over 1,100 participants and interviews with 20 high school students to study distracted driving.
- Teens believe that the behavior is normalized because most of their friends engage in it.
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Study explores 'social norms' of distracted driving among teens
A new study from Mass General Brigham researchers offers a stark reminder of how pervasive cell phone use while driving is among young people. The study team developed and disseminated a questionnaire to over 1,100 participants and conducted 20 interviews for high school students to identify the factors influencing them to engage in distracted driving. They found an average of 21% of teen drivers drive distracted and share other insights behind …
Young Drivers Are Glancing At Their Phones During A Frightening 21% Of Every Trip
High school students with driver's licenses are spending more than one-fifth of their driving time looking at their phones, according to a new study. The post Young Drivers Are Glancing At Their Phones During A Frightening 21% Of Every Trip appeared first on Study Finds.
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