家長小孩都注意，這可以預防的"prevent"，不用等昂貴的"control"

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Teen Driver Cell Phone and Text Messaging Statistics



  • Despite the risks, the majority of teen drivers ignore cell phone driving restrictions.

  • In 2007, driver distractions, such as using a cell phone or text messaging, contributed to nearly 1,000 crashes involving 16- and 17-year-old drivers.

  • Over 60 percent of American teens admit to risky driving, and nearly half of those that admit to risky driving also admit to text messaging behind the wheel.

  • Each year, 21% of fatal car crashes involving teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19 were the result of cell phone usage. This result has been expected to grow as much as 4% every year.

  • Almost 50% of all drivers between the ages of 18 and 24 are texting while driving.

  • Over one-third of all young drivers, ages 24 and under, are texting on the road.

  • Teens say that texting is their number one driver distraction.