Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. News Releases

All Distractions Are Not Equal When It Comes to Teen Drivers

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Early, targeted intervention as teens learn to drive can curb risk taking before it becomes normalized Edina, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - February 27, 2026) - Distracted driving remains a leading contributor to road deaths in North America according to official statistics. New research from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA) analyzed results of a national survey of 1,217 youth from 26 states. It investigated how risky behaviors evolve as teens age and they gain driving...

Many Teens Overestimate Driving Skills Despite Awareness of Distraction Risks

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400

New national survey of teens reveals how they perceive risk and parents' influence Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2025) - More than a third of young drivers reported recently using a smartphone while driving, with about half of them reporting they regularly texted while driving, despite awareness of the inherent risk. The new research, conducted by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA) on behalf of the National Distracted Driving Coalition (NDDC) and...