Teens' distracted driving behavior: Prevalence and predictors
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Distracted Driving in Teens with and without ADHD
Objective: To determine the effect cell phone conversation or text messaging has on motor vehicle collision-related injury risk in teens with or without Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – Combined Type (ADHD-C) and whether a computerized cognitive intervention improves driving performance of these individuals. Patients or Other Participants: Teens (average age 17 years) with a diagnosis...
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Distracted driving includes the following: 1. Any behavior that takes the driver’s eyes off the road (visual distraction). 2. Any behavior that takes the driver’s hands off the steering wheel (manual distraction). 3. Anything that takes the driver’s mind off driving (cognitive distraction). One of the most common forms of distracted driving for teens today is cell phones. Currently, 77% of driv...
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While the number of motor vehicle crashes has declined over the years, crashes resulting from distracted driving are increasing in the United States resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. The national public seems to be aware of the dangers associated with using technology while driving, but continues to engage in this dangerous behaviour, and may be unaware of or underestimate the i...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Safety Research
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0022-4375
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2017.10.002