A recent survey found that a majority of parents have been distracted by mobile phones or other devices while teaching their children to drive, report news sources.
The poll, conducted on behalf of a national insurance agency, revealed that 53 percent of parents reported being distracted at least one time while teaching their teenaged children the ins and outs of operating a motor vehicle. The teens questioned about their parents’ distraction put the number higher reporting that 61 percent of parents succumbed to distraction while teaching them to drive.
As for role modeling safe device usage, 43 percent of parents reported using a cell phone behind the wheel while their teen was in the car; however, again, teens put the number higher saying that 54 percent of parents engaged in calling-while-driving behavior while the teen was in the car.
As a Charleston auto accident lawyer, motorist safety is something that I am very conscious of. I encourage drivers, both adults and teens alike, to avoid distractions like calling and texting behind the wheel. Because of my experience as a Charleston personal injury attorney, I am very aware of the split-second difference between everything seeming fine and a terrible vehicle crash. I urge motorists to always practice safe driving habits.
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