Sometimes it seems young people can’t distinguish video games from reality. A case in point: an 18-year-old used a former police Dodge Charger to lead deputies near Bend, Oregon on a high-speed chase that exceeded 120 mph. The reckless run endangered everyone nearby.
Treating public roads like a racing game has real and dangerous consequences. The teen’s triple-digit flight from police is a troubling example of how detached some young drivers can become from the genuine risks of their actions.