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News & Views: Distracted behind the wheel: Teens say they change clothes and do homework while driving
Posted on March 19, 2015 by Katherine Malanson | Categories: ND Lesson2-3, Neurological Disorders | | Add comment |

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Teens do understand that texting while behind the wheel is dangerous. But putting on makeup and contacting lenses at 65 mph? No problem. Researchers in Oregon are trying to train teenagers on the risks of multitasking.

Read more at NPR.org.