Teen drivers ignore passengers
67 percent of young drivers say they would continue sending texts on a mobile phone while driving, even if a passenger asked them to stop.A survey of 17-year-old drivers in America found that requests from passengers to stop dangerous driving behaviors would often be ignored.
The National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) and The Allstate Foundation, found that at the request of a passenger only 33 percent of drivers would stop text messaging while driving 35 percent would stop talking on their mobile phone.
"Every unsafe driving choice has the potential to be deadly," said Sandy Spavone, executive director of NOYS.
"Teens are on the road a lot more during the summer, often in vehicles filled with friends and distractions. Teens must help their peers understand that each unsafe choice.
"One cell phone call, an unbuckled seatbelt, or additional passengers -- can mean the difference between life and death."
"Teens are on the road a lot more during the summer, often in vehicles filled with friends and distractions. Teens must help their peers understand that each unsafe choice.
"One cell phone call, an unbuckled seatbelt, or additional passengers -- can mean the difference between life and death."
