Updates to Drivers’ Education Reflect New Dangers on the Road

“Don’t hit that old lady crossing the street!” one student shouts sarcastically to a friend, as another snaps his gum with a loud pop, and the classroom erupts into giggles. But starting next month, a suburban Chicago high school will join others around the country in updating its drivers’ ed program with new simulators, featuring 3-D interactive technology that teaches teenagers far more modern dangers of driving — particularly talking on cellphones and texting behind the wheel. The

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