Those teen drivers...

A new AAA study found that teens admitted to some bad driving habits in the first years of having their licenses:

More than half of 16- and 17-year-old drivers admit to risky behaviors behind the wheel, according to an Auto Club of Southern California survey released today.

-- 66% admitted breaking the speed limit by at least 10 mph.

-- 51% said they talked on the telephone while driving.

-- 46% said they punched in and sent text messages on electronic devices.

-- 11% admitted drinking or using drugs behind the wheel.

(CNS)

Comments

[Patrick]

If you can't smoke until you're 18 and drink until 21, why can you drive (probably the most dangerous action out of the other two) when you're 16???

[Fred Camino (MetroRiderLA)]

Tim K. sed:
"And the real lesson kids? Never admit to anything. You become a real adult when you can lie to poll takers. "

You've got that right. I know plenty of "adults" who are guilty of all of these "shocking" risky behaviors these awful teens partake in while driving.

Bottom line: Everyone is an idiot. Adults are just can't admit it.

[Tim K.]

Conclusions to be drawn from poll: Kids are idiots.

And the real lesson kids? Never admit to anything. You become a real adult when you can lie to poll takers. Because we *are* keeping a record of this and we'll use it against you later. Suckers!