Lack of Sleep

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Teens need more sleep than adults. And growing up in today’s world makes getting enough rest even harder.

Why Teens Are Getting Less Sleep:

• Earlier school start times
• More evening social opportunities
• Technology in the bedroom – cell phones, Internet, music players and television
• Relaxed parental rules

How does lack of sleep affect teen driving? It puts teens at a higher risk for car crashes.

Lack of sleep is dangerous for all drivers. It is even more dangerous for teens – especially when combined with teen inexperience, risk-taking, poor problem-solving and difficulty with distance, location and speed.