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Practical tips for keeping America's youth safe when behind the wheel

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Practical tips for keeping America's youth safe when behind the wheel
July 6, 2010 2 p.m.

Practical tips for keeping America's youth safe when behind the wheel

(ARA) - With the growing use of cell phones and text messaging, it's not surprising that risky and distracted driving are the main causes of teen motor vehicle accidents. A 2009 Pew survey estimates that 26 percent of all American teens have texted while driving, and 43 percent have talked on a cell phone while driving.