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Ohio Hospital Studying Impact of Concussions on Teen Drivers

Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center are currently studying teenagers who have suffered concussions in order to help doctors determine when teen drivers are ready to get back behind the wheel of a vehicle. A driving study is currently …

Study: Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana a Greater Threat to Teens Than Alcohol

Marijuana use is on the rise among teens and is currently at its highest level among eighth- to-12th-graders in 30 years. Perhaps equally disturbing is that one-in-five (19 percent) teen drivers reports that they have driven under the influence of …

Study Reveals More Teens Drink and Drive on New Year’s Eve Than Any Other Holiday

While New Year’s Eve may conjure images of a celebratory toast, it’s also traditionally one of the worst days of the year for alcohol-related car crashes and deaths for young drivers. New data from a 2011 teen driving study by …