NAMPA and BOISE, Idaho. Scientists are studying the way the brain responds to driving in order to determine exactly why texting and driving is as dangerous as it is. Besides the obvious factors—texting takes your eyes off the road, and engages the use of your hands, which should be on the steering wheel, texting and driving also has an effect on the way the brain defends us from danger. According to Motherboard, texting and driving takes away the brain’s “sixth sense” that steps in when our cars drift into other lanes, for instance.

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Current research suggests that parents have a far greater influence on their children’s driving patterns than previously thought. This is both good and important news for parents with teen drivers. Teen drivers are more at risk of accidents largely due to inexperience. When accidents happen, parents could be held legally responsible for any damage or injuries their teens cause. This means that a parent may find him or herself embroiled in a case if a personal injury lawsuit is brought against his or her child for negligent or reckless driving. Car accident lawyers in Boise see far too many cases where simple caution, precaution, and common sense could have prevented injuries, deaths, and the litigation that often follows these tragedies. The good news is that parents can play a large role in their children’s safety behind the wheel.

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