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GHSA News Release: Speeding Still a Factor in a Third of Fatal Teen Driving Crashes
Written by Colleen LoGrande
Tagged As Brain Injury, distracted driving, GDL, Head Injury, Motor Vehicle Safety, TBI, Teen Driver Safety, USBIA
New Report Discusses Solutions for Both States and Parents Speeding is a primary culprit in a third of fatal crashes involving teen drivers, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Speeding-Related Fatal Crashes Among Teen Drivers and Opportunities for Reducing Risks,” authored by Dr. Susan Ferguson, states that speeding as
CDC study finds seat belt use remains higher in states with primary enforcement seat belt laws
Written by Colleen LoGrande
Tagged As Brain Injury, BRFSS, CDC, Motor Vehicle Safety, Seat Belt Law, TBI, United States Brain Injury Alliance, USBIA
Seat belt use continues to be higher in states with primary enforcement seat belt laws according to a study released by CDC’s Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention in the Journal of Safety Research. The study summarizes trends in self-reported seat belt use from 2002 to 2010 and compares 2010 seat belt use in states with