Despite knowing the dangers of their actions, nearly nine out of 10 teenage drivers continue to engage in distracted driving behaviors such as texting or talking on a cell phone, according to a recent survey.

The study, conducted by Seventeen magazine and AAA, asked nearly 2,000 teens ages 16-19 about their driving habits. While 84 percent of the respondents indicated that they were aware that distracted driving could increase their risk of having an accident, 86 percent said they still engaged in behaviors such as:

• Texting/talking on a cell phone.
• Eating.
• Applying makeup.
• Adjusting a radio, CD or MP3 player.
• Driving with four or more passengers in the vehicle.

The survey reveals just how difficult it can be to combat distracted driving among teen drivers since there are so many different types of distractions that can make for unsafe driving.

Distracted driving leads to nearly 6,000 deaths each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Our firm encourages you to discuss the dangers of distracted driving with any teen drivers in your household.