In a Penn Injury Science Center Core Research Project led by Kate McDonald and Kit Delgado, and including Kevin Rix, Jeff Ebert, and Doug Wiebe, researchers found that adolescent drivers using handheld cellphones showed higher rates of risky driving behaviors like hard braking and rapid acceleration. Findings suggest telematics apps could be useful in monitoring and reducing such behaviors. “Smartphone telematics applications provide a valuable tool for studying driving behavior and for developing interventions to improve safety,” said McDonald. “By identifying risky behaviors, we can develop targeted interventions to help teens become safer drivers.” Read more and access the article.
Handheld Cellphone Use and Risky Driving in Adolescents
