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Teen Drivers Distracted 21% of Time, Urgent Safety Needed

7/4/2025

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Teenage drivers in the U.S. are dangerously distracted, spending 21% of their driving time glued to their phones, often for entertainment. Alarmingly, over a quarter of these distractions last two seconds or more, heightening the risk of accidents. This troubling trend underscores the urgent need for focused safety campaigns to combat social pressures and promote safer driving habits.

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Story summary

Teenage drivers in the U.S. are dangerously distracted, spending 21% of their driving time glued to their phones, often for entertainment. Alarmingly, over a quarter of these distractions last two seconds or more, heightening the risk of accidents. This troubling trend underscores the urgent need for focused safety campaigns to combat social pressures and promote safer driving habits.