Study finds teens who text and drive are more likely to develop
other bad habits in the car  More dangers with texting and
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05/13/2013  Do you know what your teen is doing behind the
wheel?  One in 4 teens admit to texting while they drive, and
experts say that can lead to other risky behavior.  In 2011, 45%
of students 16 and older surveyed admitted to texting or
emailing while driving, according to a USA Today article.  In
the study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, researchers found that teens who texted while
driving were far more likely to engage in other risky behaviors
while driving a car.  For example, the study found teens who
texted in the car almost everyday were 40% more likely to not
consistently wear a seat belt.  Teens who texted while driving
were also five times more likely to drive after drinking alcohol
than those who didn't text.  Experts say the risky behavior can
go beyond the car.  During the annu