How to Teach Your Teen Good Defensive Driving Skills
What Every Parent Needs to Know
Whether a driver is young or old, operating a motor vehicle takes skill, diligence, and personal
responsibility. However, while teen motorists make up only 13% of licensed...
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How to Teach Your Teen Good Defensive Driving Skills
What Every Parent Needs to Know
Whether a driver is young or old, operating a motor vehicle takes skill, diligence, and personal
responsibility. However, while teen motorists make up only 13% of licensed drivers, they are
responsible for 28% of all traffic collisions. This equates to 6 million accidents and 14,000
fatalities a year1
.
The number becomes even more staggering, when the causes of these accidents are examined.
10% of teen drivers (drivers between the ages of 15-20) report being distracted at the
time of a fatal crash2
.
22% of teen drivers were intoxicated when they were involved in a fatal crash3
.
40% of these accidents occur at night when there is lower visibility and a higher chance
of fatigue and alcohol or drug use4
.
Teens are 3.6 times more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident when they are
driving with passengers, than when they are driving alone.5
Who is at Risk?
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading
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