Tag Archives: Teen Drivers
10 Proven Ways to Stop Texting While Driving for Good
Ten practical ways to stop texting while driving, from automatic driving modes and auto-replies to phone placement, rewards apps and family rules.
High School Programs That Help Reduce Teen Distracted Driving: What the Evidence Supports
What high school distracted driving programs should include, based on CDC data and a 2026 teen survey: start early, involve parents and teach real habits.
The Psychology of Phone Addiction: Why Drivers Struggle to Ignore Notifications
Why drivers struggle to ignore the phone: notifications as cues, why even an unanswered alert costs attention, and habits that work better than willpower.
Gen Z Texting While Driving Statistics: What the Latest Data Shows
NHTSA’s 2024 roadside survey found 8.7% of drivers ages 16 to 24 handling a phone while driving, the highest since 2005. What the data shows and what helps.
How to Set Up Do Not Disturb While Driving on iPhone and Android
Set up Do Not Disturb While Driving in a few minutes: Driving Focus on iPhone and Driving mode on Android, with automatic start and auto-replies, step by step.
Hands-Free Driving Laws by State: Phone and Texting Rules in All 50 States
Hands-free driving laws by state: see which states ban holding a phone, which ban only texting, and the rules for new drivers in all 50 states and DC.
A Parent’s Guide to Talking With Your Teen About Texting While Driving
A practical guide for parents on teen texting while driving: what the research shows, how to start the conversation, rules that hold up and tools that help.
Best Apps to Stop Texting While Driving in 2026: Free Settings and Apps That Work
Looking for a stop texting while driving app? Start with free iPhone and Android driving modes, then see apps for teens, rewards and fleets.
Why Teen Drivers Are the Most At-Risk Group for Distracted Driving
Teen drivers 16 to 19 have a fatal crash rate almost three times that of older drivers. What the data shows about phones and passengers, and what actually lowers the risk.
How Many People Die From Texting While Driving Each Year?
NHTSA counted 437 deaths in crashes involving phone use and 3,208 in all distraction-affected crashes in 2024. Here is what the numbers mean and why they are likely too low.