Be honest: Have you ever read or answered a text while driving? If so, you’re not alone. A 2016 survey from State Farm found 94% of drivers said they thought texting was a distracting behavior behind the wheel, but 35% still did it anyway. There has been a litany of PSAs – ranging from heartwarmingly silly to shockingly violent – on …
New study reveals teens take their eyes off the road to focus on cellphones. A new State Farm® online survey examines teen attitudes and behaviors about the use of smartphones while driving. This is what teens say: Nine out of ten teenage drivers say they engage in at least one smartphone behavior while driving. Parents influence their teenage …
Worried your child is using a cell phone behind the wheel? You’re probably the one they’re talking to, according to a new study on distracted driving and teens. Fifty-three percent of teens who reported talking on a phone while driving were chatting with mom or dad, according to a study presented Friday at the American …
It feels like just yesterday when your child was learning how to ride a bike, and now they’re licensed to drive a car. If you have a new teen driver, you want to equip them with the skills they need to be safe on the road. After all, real driving isn’t quite like those remote …
The teenage years are often the time for parents to hand over the car keys to their children. However, this doesn’t mean their children are inherently prepared for this new responsibility. This guide will help parents and guardians learn effective ways to keep their teen drivers safe behind the wheel. The Risk Factors Seventy-five percent …
All groups of drivers may have some risk factors which can put them at risk of a car crash. For young drivers, however, peer pressure and less driving experience, driving can be especially dangerous. Studies have found younger drivers may be more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as hood surfing, drag racing, and …
Can children with special needs drive? Yes, and the number of adolescents driving with special needs is growing. According to research conducted at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), two-thirds of 15- to 18-year-old higher-functioning autistic adolescents are currently driving or plan to drive, and 1 in 3 autistic adolescents without an intellectual disability get licensed by age 21. Getting licensed and …
Most kids grow up ecstatically looking forward to the day they can start driving. Driving is a culturally ingrained symbol of freedom and growth, and few adolescents express anything except enthusiasm to get behind the wheel as they approach the legal driving age. While that is the case for the vast majority of teenagers, some …
No one will admit to being a terrible driver, but we’ve all, at one point or another, tried multitasking while driving behind the wheel on the road. Most of us have also gone on long road trips by car. So, to help improve the safety of you, your passenger and other road users, we’ve put …
Parents are the #1 influencer when it comes to safe driving behavior in teens. Beyond telling your teen to put down the phone and avoid distractions when driving, it’s better to model the safe driving behavior your want your teen to follow. Full Version (60 Seconds) Conversations with Dad – (30 Seconds) This is unacceptable, …