The survey found that teens who were offered money to not use their cell phones while driving were 60% less likely to do so than teens who were not offered money.
The survey also found that teens who were offered the most money were the least likely to use their cell phones while driving. Teens who were offered $50 were 70% less likely to use their cell phones while driving than teens who were offered $10.
The NHTSA study suggests that offering teens money is a promising strategy for reducing cellphone use while driving. This approach could be implemented by parents, schools, or even the government.
In addition to offering teens money, there are a number of other things that can be done to reduce cellphone use while driving. These include:
- Educating teens about the dangers of cellphone use while driving
- Enforcing laws that prohibit cellphone use while driving
- Providing teens with alternative ways to stay connected while driving, such as hands-free devices or carpooling
- Encouraging teens to make a pledge not to use their cell phones while driving
- Setting a good example by not using your cell phone while driving
If we all work together, we can help our teens to stay safe on the road.
