Tuesday, August 9, 2011

teens who are depressed have a greater risk when behind the steering wheel

MELBOURNE - The study says in 2008, drivers aged 17 to 24 years accounting for approximately 22.3 percent of total deaths due to accidents. In addition 29.9 percent of them suffered serious injuries when a traffic accident. Recently, a study from Australia published in Injury Prevention says teens who are depressed have a greater risk when behind the steering wheel. This will increase the chances of accidents to their car.

teens who are depressed have a greater risk when behind the steering wheel


Researchers from the Technology Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety in Australia, University of Queensland as Birdie Scott-Parker, Barry Watson, Mark J. King and Melissa K. Hyde reveals alarming facts and shows you how to drive different in each country is likely to be one of the trigger.

The research was conducted by survey involving 1284 drivers are shown experiencing psychological distress. The drivers surveyed admit when they're not wearing a seat belt can be classified as a risky rider.

The purpose of this study to find out what exactly triggers teens do dangerous maneuvers while driving.