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University of Michigan study finds teenage drivers text more than parents think they do

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A recent study by the University of Michigan and Toyota found that teenagers text while driving even more than their parents think they do.

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Teens are texting more than their parents think, according to a new study.

The Detroit News reported that a survey of 5,500 teenagers and parents found that 26 percent of teenage drivers read or send text messages while driving.

Yet just 1 percent of parents thought their children texted while driving, the study found.

The study also found that teens who believe their parents are distracted drivers are more likely to engage in risky driving then teens who consider their parents safe, alert drivers, the News reported.

  • Read the full Detroit News article.

Kellie Woodhouse covers higher education for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at kelliewoodhouse@annarbor.com or 734-623-4602 and follow her on twitter.


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