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Teens with ADHD more likely to get into a car accident

August 16, 2019

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A new study revealed teens with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have HIGHER RATES of car accidents, speeding tickets, and more! 

Here is a summary of this study’s findings

  • Car accident rates were HIGHER for drivers with ADHD regardless of licensing age
  • Teens with ADHD include higher rates of alcohol-related crashes than drivers without ADHD.
  • In the first year of driving, the rate of alcohol and/or drug driving violations was 3.6 times higher for adolescents with ADHD.
  • Drivers with ADHD had higher rates of moving violations (for speeding, seat belt nonuse, and electronic equipment use) and suspensions.

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