Survey: Third of teens text while driving
Despite increased publicity over the dangers of texting while driving, many teenagers (like many adults) have yet to get the message.
A third of cell phone users aged 16 and 17 admitted to texting while driving, according to focus groups and a report released Monday by Pew Research. For the report, "Teens and Distracted Driving," Pew surveyed 800 kids aged 12 to 17 about their cell phone use in the car. Teens 16 and 17 years old were asked about their role as drivers, while younger ones were questioned about their experiences as passengers.
Of all teens surveyed, … Read more