Passenger Distractions, Texting And Drowsy Driving Put Teens At Risk While On The Road

By Alicia Rohan

Six teens ages 16 to 19 are killed every day from motor vehicle injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 21-27, and several experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have tips to keep teens safe as they hit the road, including how to decrease passenger distractions and avoiding the risks of texting while driving and drowsy driving.

“Teens are the most at-risk population on the road,” said Despina Stavrinos, Ph.D., associate professor in the UAB Department of Psychology and director of UAB Translational Research for Injury Prevention. “We need to prepare them for each circumstance that could arise, while providing them with practical knowledge and tools to safely navigate the roads.”

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