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Teen Triple Threat - I need help finding information on cell phone use and risks for all ages.
This is a good article published by the Insurance Information Institute, Inc. in October 2007. It has a lot of good information about cell phone distraction and risk. The full article can also be found under RESOURCES.
Here is an excerpt from the article. (If you use this or any other source, remember to credit the source in your work!)
Increased reliance on cell phones has led to a rise in the number of people who use the devices while driving. There are two dangers associated with driving and cell-phone use, including text messaging. First, drivers must take their eyes off the road while dialing. Second, people can become so absorbed in their conversations that their ability to concentrate on the act of driving is severely impaired, jeopardizing the safety of vehicle occupants and pedestrians.
