All Distractions Are Not Equal When It Comes to Teen Drivers
Edina, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - February 27, 2026) - Distracted driving remains a leading contributor to road deaths in North America according to official statistics. New research from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA) analyzed results of a national survey of 1,217 youth from 26 states. It investigated how risky behaviors evolve as teens age and they gain driving experience, taking a closer look at age-related patterns in teen smartphone use, risk perception,...
2026-02-27 8:00 AM EST
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