Parent-Teen, Safe Drivers

FACTS ABOUT TEENAGE DRIVERS:

Car crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers

8 out of every 1,000 teen drivers will be involved in a fatal car wreck

16-year old drivers have the highest crash risk of all age groups

Inexperience is the primary cause of most fatal car crashes involving teens

Drivers education does little to produce safe drivers

Driver attitude and peer pressure are primary factors in most crashes

Alcohol is not a factor in most accidents involving teen drivers

The risk of a fatal car crash increases dramatically with each additional teen passenger

Fatal crashes of most 16-year olds involves only the teen's vehicle

Poor decision making and speeding play a role in most car crashes

Teenagers are less likely to use seatbelts than adults

Graduated licensing has been the most effective means of reducing car crashes

2 out every 3 teenagers killed in car crashes are male

Most car crashes involving teenagers occur between 9 pm and midnight

Teens with crashes and violations often have parents with poor driving records

Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, National Highway Safety Administration

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