The influence of driver distraction on the severity of injuries sustained by teenage drivers and their passengers

The culture of distracted driving: Evidence from a public opinion survey in Iowa

“…These activities include eating, talking to passengers, listening to the radio, and using cell phone for place a call or texting. According to previous studies (Atchley, Hadlocka, & Lane, 2012;Neyens & Boyle, 2008;Hancock, Lesch, & Simmons, 2003;Horrey & Wickens, 2006), two major concern areas for distracted driving are younger drivers and cell phone use while driving. Figure 1-2 presents the overall percentage of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes nationwide.…”

Factors affecting hospital admission and recovery stay duration of in-patient motor victims in Spain

“…A number of authors have shown a link between driver age and the frequency and severity of motor crashes. This finding has been associated with the fact that young drivers are prone to more risky driving behaviour, whereas older drivers are more likely to have slower reaction times (Neyens and Boyle, 2008;Huang et al, 2008;Abdel-Aty et al, 1998). Other general factors cover attributes of 2011/19 pag.…”

Associations Between Parenting Styles and Teen Driving, Safety-Related Behaviors and Attitudes

“…We examined associations between parenting categories and variables strongly associated with crashes and death (crashes as a driver, 41 crashes as a passenger, 42,43 seat belt use, 44,45 alcohol use overall and while driving, 46 cellular telephone use while driving, 43,47 speeding, 48,49 and driving while angry/road rage 50,51 ). Bivariate analyses of parenting style and demographic characteristics, driving behaviors, and attitudes were performed by using robust 2 tests of association.…”