Teens’ Biggest Safety Threat is Sitting on the Driveway. Half of all teens will be involved in a car crash before graduating from high college. Parental involvement doesn’t end when a gets a license.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Six teens ages 16 to 19 die every day from motor vehicle injuries. Per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are nearly three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash.
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11 Facts about Teen Driving 16-year-olds have higher crash rates than drivers of any other age.
Traffic crashes are the second leading cause of teen deaths in Minnesota teens. Each year, more than 30 teens (ages 16–19) are killed on Minnesota roads.
NHTSA’s Teen Driving site contains information on States’ driver licensing requirements for teens as well as ideas and resources to help you—the parents—lay down the ground rules with your aspiring driver before you hand over the car keys.
Teenage drunk driving is a lethal combination. A teenagers lack of experience both behind the wheel and with alcohol makes them especially vulnerable.
Parents and Guardians > Hard Facts >. Hard Facts: Driving Crash and Fatality Statistics — Teen Specific What’s the deal with teens and car crashes? Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of teens in the U.S.
Parents can help manage teen driving risks with plenty of quality practice driving and making sure their teens follow GDL and obey traffic safety laws.
