Distracted Driving

by Stefan Kiesbye (Editor)

Overview

This book examines the topic of distracted driving by presenting memorable essays that will hopefully leave an impression on young drivers. Readers explore the seriousness of the distracted driving problem in the United States, the impact of cell phone use and texting on driving effectiveness, and other potential driving distractions, such as pets, children, navigation systems, and eating.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737755671
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	02/10/2012
Series:	At Issue Series: Social Issues
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

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Editorial Reviews

Review: Distracted Driving "Each well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion."—Booklist, March 2011

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