Obtaining a license is a rite of passage for most teenagers and a source of constant worry for parents. While teenagers are eager to start cruising the South Florida roadways, parents are aware that the freedom carries a modicum of danger.
Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teenagers comprise roughly five percent of Florida’s licensed drivers, but recent statistics show they were also involved in more than ten percent of crashes. These crashes remain the number one cause of death for teenagers throughout the country, with over 3,000 of them passing away last year alone. The reason for the alarmingly high numbers is one you may already expect: distracted driving.
According to research provided by the University of Iowa, the two major culprits for distracted driving among teenagers are talking to passengers to using their mobile phone. Lesser distractions include singing and dancing or grooming in the car. A study by AAA study also revealed teens were more likely to be operating their phone or looking down instead of talking or listening in the critical seconds leading up to a crash.
Parents may wish to discuss the dangers of impaired or driving with their teenagers. It’s also worth staying engaged as they learn the rules of the road and become better drivers.
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