Slower growth in working memory linked to teen driving crashes

Published on September 13, 2019

Research into why adolescent drivers are involved in motor vehicle crashes, the leading cause of injury and death among 16- to 19-year-olds in the United States, has often focused on driving experience and skills. But a new study suggests that development of the adolescent brain — in particular, working memory — may play a critical role in whether a teenager is more likely to crash.

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