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Distracted Driving Accidents

Distracted Driving is the Leading Cause of Car Accidents for Teenagers

Distracted Driving is the Leading Cause of Car Accidents for Teenagers

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), everyday teenagers are being injured because too many drivers are focusing on using handheld devices instead of paying attention to the road.

Below, are some facts of distracted driving for teenagers:

• The leading cause of death in the United States of teenagers is car accidents. They are involved in three times as many fatal accidents as other drivers.
• In 2009, almost 5,500 people were killed and almost half a million were injured in motor vehicle accidents. One in five of fatal accidents involved the use of a cell phone.
• According to research by a Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, dialing a cell phone while driving increases the risk of an accident as much as six times. Texting while driving is still riskier, which increases the risk by twenty three times.
• A study from a University of Utah, found out the reaction time of a teen driver talking on a cell phone is the same as a seventy year old driver whose not using a cell phone.

Steps to take in order to avoid distracted driving on the roadway:

• Set a good example for your children. Don’t talk on your cell phone while driving.
• Talk to your teen about the risks of driving while talking and texting on a cell phone.
• Establish ground rules about not texting or talking on a handheld device while operating a vehicle.
• Have your teenager(s) sign a parent-teen driving contract about the rules of the road.

Distracted driving accidents are serious matters. If you or a loved one has been injured in a distracted driving accident and has questions for an experienced Douglasville Distracted Driving Accident Attorney, please feel free to call. We will answer your questions regarding liability, your rights, and other important issues for free. 770-577-3020.

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