Texting while driving now kills more teenagers than driving while intoxicated. Over 3,000 teens died in 2013 auto accidents while they tried to send a text message when they were behind the wheel of a car. Approximately 2,700 teenagers died as the result of driving while intoxicated.
The Centers for Disease Control recently conducted a study in which almost half of teenagers admitted to texting while driving.
Teens who admitted to sending and receiving text messages while behind the wheel also reported engaging in other risky behaviors as well. This includes driving under the influence of alcohol. Teenagers who texted while driving were five times more likely than others to drive after drinking. Young people engaging in the risky behavior were also found to be more likely to not wear seat belts.
