The nurse from the local high school is giving a presentation to 16-year-olds on safety risks associated with driving
Which of the following will the nurse include in the presentation as being high-risk activities for motor vehicle crashes while driving?
Select all that apply.
a. Listening to the radio
b. Talking with passengers
c. Texting
d. Drinking alcohol
C, D
In the United States, 77% of all deaths among young people aged 10 to 25 result from four causes; motor vehicle crashes are responsible for 30% of these. Many adolescents engage in behavior that increases their risk and likelihood of death or injury including texting while driving and drinking and driving. Talking to other people in the car and listening to the radio can be distractions while driving but not to the degree of high risk as texting and drinking.
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