Young Drivers and Cell Phones in California - A Bad Combination

We see it everyday on the Los Angeles roadways. People using cell phones while behind the wheel.  Unfortunately, many of these drivers who are either talking on their cell phones or looking down to read and send texts, are young people. Even though there is a hand-held cell phone and texting ban, drivers are still breaking the rules

Recent studies show that young people, under the age of 30, spend approximately 16 percent of their driving time talking on their handheld cell phone devices, while drivers between the ages of 30 to 59 take up about 7 percent of their time by talking on cell phones. This finding is alarming.

What is even more unsettling is the frequency that young drivers text while driving, especially considering the fact that they have to take their eyes off the road to either read or send a text message. Did you know that 37 percent of drivers between the ages of 18-24 claim that they text at least a couple of times per month while operating a vehicle?

The problem is that drivers may become distracted while using their cell phones and driving at the same time. This can increase your chances of being involved in a serious Southern California car accident.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a Los Angeles car accident, you should contact an experienced Los Angeles car accident attorney at our office at (800) 989-6385.