Lucy+Motor+Vehicle+Accidents-CMP

=Motor Vehicle Wrecks=
 * By: Lucy**

According to a survey of 1,000 people from 15-17, more than half admit to using cell phones while driving. 69% speed to keep up with traffic. Many admit to speeding through yellow lights. 49% said passengers distract them. Nearly half said that most crashes result from teens under to influence.
 * Statistics:**

2/3 teenagers who die in car accidents are passengers in a car driven by another teen. Teens have more crashes than adults.

Passengers are a huge distraction to the driver. Driving impared is also a big issue. Teens are less likely to wear seat belts than adults.
 * Adults are less likely to drink and drive.
 * Most occur from ages 15-20.
 * Slows reaction time, impares judgment and affects alertness and coordination.

Brain Injuries can be divided into three categories:
 * Physical
 * Cognitive
 * Behavioral