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Citation

Adeola R, Gibbons M. J. Trauma Nurs. 2013; 20(3): 146-149.

Affiliation

R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the University of Maryland Medical Center, Center for Injury Prevention and Policy, Baltimore, Maryland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Society of Trauma Nurses)

DOI

10.1097/JTN.0b013e3182a172cc

PMID

24005117

Abstract

Distracted driving is a growing problem in the United States. With the integration of wireless devices into everyday life, cell phone use behind the wheel is a distraction requiring increasing concern. Teen drivers are most susceptible to the dangers of distracted driving as made evident in the overrepresentation of teens in distraction-related motor vehicle crashes. This article describes the causes, consequences, and statistics related to distracted driving in teenagers and an injury prevention program for teenagers.


Keywords: Driver distraction;


Language: en

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