Tracking study highlights dangers of handheld cellphone use among teen drivers

Tracking study highlights dangers of handheld cellphone use among teen drivers

A new study, conducted by a group of researchers led by Penn Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine found a strong association between handheld cellphone use and risky driving behaviors among newly licensed teen drivers. The study, published online first in JAMA Network Open, used a smartphone telematics application to track the driving habits of hundreds of teens and identify potential safety risks.

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