Nov 18, 2020
The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Age Zero to Eight, 2020
The latest research from Common Sense Media is now available. Access the report here.
Research + News | Topic: Distracted Driving
Mar 3, 2020
The Terror Of Teen Drivers: Parents Track Their Kids Without Being In The Car
Apps allow parents and insurers to track teen drivers, though sometimes it backfires. Read the article here.
Apr 23, 2019
Driving While Distracted
Distracted driving is already enough of a hazard—thousands are killed each year in accidents where a driver is messing with a phone, texting or reading a text, talking, whatever. Read the full article here.
Apr 9, 2019
Too Many Drivers On Social Media While Around Emergency First Responders
Distracted driving is putting emergency first responders at risk, according to a new study. Read the article here.
Aug 27, 2018
2 In 5 Teens Text While Driving, Survey Shows
Nearly 40 percent of teen drivers in the United States say they text while driving, a new survey finds. Read the article here.
May 3, 2017
Parental Advisory: Platforms Let Parents Monitor Their Children’s Activities
Modern technology presents new challenges for parents, who grapple over how much screen time they should allow their children and the impact of the digital world on their lives. Read the article here.
Feb 15, 2017
Millennials Eclipse Teens As Worst Drivers On The Road, AAA Study Finds
Rookie teenage drivers have long been seen as the worst motorists on the road, but now there’s evidence that their older cousins – millennials – may be the most reckless people behind the wheel.
Read the article here.
Feb 13, 2017
AAA Study Identifies Top 3 Deadly Teenage Driving Mistakes
A new study outlines dangerous driving mistakes teenagers make and how to prevent them. Read the article here.
Oct 10, 2016
Concern Grows About Teens Texting While Driving
Increasing concerns about adolescents behind the wheel have vaulted injury prevention to the top priority in this local community. Read the article here.
Sep 22, 2016
Multitasking Teens Behind Steering Wheels and Car Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. As a matter of fact, the risk of MVAs is higher among 16 to 19-year-olds than among any other age group. Read the article here.