Teen Drivers Know Danger Of Distracted Driving, But Still Do It

Teen drivers often understand that shooting a quick text message, playing with their radio, or eating while driving is dangerous.

However, almost nine in 10 teenage drivers, 86 percent, engage in distracted driving behaviors anyway, according to a recent survey by AAA and Seventeen magazine.

Featured in the September issue of Seventeen magazine, the results are based on a survey conducted in May of nearly 2,000 male and female teen drivers between the ages of 16 and 19. Seventeen magazine and AAA set out to discover what risky behaviors teen drivers were engaging in while behind the wheel – and how they justify this dangerous behavior.

“Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teen drivers and the proliferation of distracted driving among teens is a challenge all of us must face head-on,” said Robert L. Darbelnet, AAA president and chief executive officer. “Because of their lack of driving experience and penchant to take risks, it’s imperative that teen drivers – like all drivers – remain focused behind the wheel at all times. AAA is pleased to partner with Seventeen to spread the anti-distracted driving message and help keep teen drivers safe.”

Texting while driving is among the riskiest of common driving distractions. Teen drivers are still developing safe driving skills and should limit unnecessary risks, according to AAA.

For more information on keeping teens safer on the road, visit AAAExchange.com.

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