article_snippet: The use of phones, text messaging and heavy urban traffic means people concentrate less than ever while driving.
article_snippet: With texting, you're doing something besides driving, thinking about something besides driving, and looking at the wrong thing.'
article_snippet: In This study, This found that interactive presentations administered to young drivers in a classroom or auditorium can raise young drivers awareness of the problem.
article_snippet: While many young drivers understand the risks of texting,
article_snippet: While many young drivers understand the risks of texting,
article_snippet: More experienced drivers learn how to control more pleasant distractions, but we're finding the most problems with the very young driver, within six months of getting a license.'
article_snippet: Aside from lack of experience, Dr David Hurwitz from the university said, young drivers also have a higher risk tolerance, use seat belts less, and choose higher speeds.
article_snippet: The recent research found that 27 per cent of respondents changed clothes or shoes while driving, and some worked on homework.
article_snippet: There are some gender differences among young drivers, too.
article_snippet: Females are more likely to use a phone while driving, and males are more likely to look away from the road while talking to others in the car.