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February 6, 2012

Distractions cause increase in nighttime crashes for teens

A 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.

November 21, 2011

Mixed signals from adults deliver the wrong message to teens

Teens are constantly being told to not use their phone behind the wheel, but is this the same message they are being shown? Not according to a survey released by State Farm.

September 14, 2011

Multi-tasking is a myth

Chewing gum and walking? No big deal. You’re used to doing both and there isn’t much to think about unless you are stepping through cactus. Multi-tasking and driving is a whole new ballgame.