Health Getting to the root of teen distracted driving Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer July 29, 2025 3 min read 7 in 10 young people use cellphones while behind the wheel, finds a new study that also takes a look at why Every year, hundreds of people die in automobile accidents involving distracted teen drivers. A new study zeroes in on one of the most common forms of distraction, cellphone use, exploring how often young people engage in the risky behavior and why. A team of public health resea...