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"A pair of new studies offers insight into young people who use cellphones while driving: One finds that there's no safe position for texting at the wheel, while the other suggests that the most compulsive cellphone users have had more car accidents.".
"When distracted. Using cell phones for any reason, eating, drinking, or putting on makeup while driving is dangerous for all drivers.".
"These suggestions are not intended to be a punishment, but to prevent accidents, life-long disability, and death. You are worth far more than the inconvenience and hassle. You can set an example for friends on how to drive responsibly. You might even save a life.".
"Learning to drive is a major rite of passage for teens (and their parents). It's a time of exciting possibilities and achievements. It's also a time of grave risk.".
"Driving is fatal for almost 50,000 Americans every year. Those between ages 15 and 24 (especially males) have the highest rate of auto-related deaths, even though people in this age group may be smart, skilled, and have great reflexes. A collision is the most likely tragedy to kill or cripple a teenager.".
"Automobile accidents are also a leading cause of death in infants and children.".
"Teenage-related driving deaths frequently occur in the following situations:".
After dark - "Automatic reflexes and driving skills are just developing during the first months of driving. Darkness is an extra variable to cope with.".
"When driving with friends. Teens are safer driving by themselves or with family. They should drive as much as possible with an experienced driver who can help develop good driving habits. As tempting as it may be, new drivers should wait until they have a consistent, safe driving record before taking friends as passengers. Friends, to the new driver, are a big distraction and liability. (This liability may extend to the parent.
