According to as report by the National Safety Council, 28 percent of car accidents are caused by talking or texting while driving. Another recent survey, 26 percent of mobile phone users have said that they have texted while driving. Sixty percent of teenagers, typically the most dangerous of drivers, reported that they have texted while driving. Of those in their 20s, 49 percent said that they have done it. Among those in their 50s, only 13 reported texting while driving.
Driving is a skill that takes a lot of practice and experience. Learning from mistakes and tips from other drivers can help the process. Although teens and new drivers have significantly more accidents than other age groups there are resources available for all age groups.
Students Against Destructive Decisions is a group of students helping other students make positive decisions about challenges in the their everyday lives. Originally founded as Students Against Driving Drunk they have expanded to cover topics that are important to our young drivers as well.
Missouri's state page provides all the information needed for testing, licensing and insurance needs. For our older drivers AAA Foundation offers some great advice as well.
Driving Tips for All Ages
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