Statistics don't lie. We all know that young drivers are involved in far more at-fault accidents than people who are more experienced, and one of the primary factors involved much of the time is distraction. That's why in certain jurisdictions, new drivers cannot have more than a certain number of passengers, and why driving instructors typically ask their students to turn off the radio while driving. Distractions lead to disasters.

 
Cell phone usage while on the road is a huge problem. And now at least eight states have enacted laws outlawing cell phone use by young, inexperienced drivers.

 
 “We need to encourage our newest drivers who are just starting to learn to drive to actually keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel instead of text messaging their friends,” Jolley said. “The measure would still allow teens to use phones equipped with hands-free headsets.”

 
The bill now moves to the state House of Representatives for consideration.

via mobilemag and rcrnews