Behavioral Interventions Reduce Distracted Driving, Promoting Safer Roads

This issue of GHSA's newsletter covers the critical issue of teen driver safety as we prepare for the “100 deadliest days of summer,” the latest GHSA Annual Meeting updates, federal advocacy news, active youth transportation safety funding for states and much more.

Driver overconfidence is leading to risky behavior. Nationwide’s latest driver survey found 20% of drivers text while driving, 15% use social media, 13% watch videos, and 11% read or write emails.

GHSA and General Motors are working together to prevent distracted driving by testing local solutions, supporting youth journalism and raising awareness with social media influencers.