Loud Music is another big Distraction while Driving

Parents who are looking to improve their kids’ driving skills and ensure that they are safe behind the wheel should firstly warn them against using mobile phones while driving, sending or receiving text messages while driving, overcrowding the car with too many passengers, drinking and driving and going faster than the speed limit. Driving is dangerous and reminding them of the dangers can only help keep them aware.

Warning your kids makes a lot of sense because every day more and more teens are killed in car crashes that occur due to distracted or drunken driving. As parents, you’ve probably already warned your kids about these threats. But how many of us have actually warned our kids about a very deceptive danger, one that many of us indulge in for a pleasurable driving experience?

We’re talking about listening to loud music while driving! Surveys have shown that nearly 93% of teen drivers tend to play loud music while driving, which always has a distracting influence on them. Here are a few findings with regards to loud music and distracted driving:

Loud music prevents the driver from hearing horns or sirens.

Loud music is generally treated as an annoyance offense in most states.

Studies have shown that adjusting the radio or CD player contributes to the biggest driving distraction.