Many Teens Overestimate Driving Skills Despite Awareness of Distraction Risks

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2025) - More than a third of young drivers reported recently using a smartphone while driving, with about half of them reporting they regularly texted while driving, despite awareness of the inherent risk. The new research, conducted by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA) on behalf of the National Distracted Driving Coalition (NDDC) and supported by State Farm®, involved an anonymous survey of more than 1,200 young drivers...

2025-04-17 11:00 AM EDT