Facts about Teen Drivers & Crashes

The Facts About Teen Drivers & crashes Number 1 cause of Death for Teens 2,333 teens 6 teens die (16-19) died in car accidents in America in a single recent year. in car accidents every day on average. Teenage car accidents are the boys are twice as likely to die in a car accident as girls. top cause of death for teens. why Teens Are at Higher Risk for crashes • Teens are less experienced at driving than other drivers. • They are more likely to be distracted by their phones while driving. • Teens are less likely than other drivers to properly judge the danger of a situation on the road and to respond correctly. • Teens are more likely to speed. • Teens are the most likely of any age group to not wear seat belts. • Many teens mix driving with drinking (22% of male teen drivers had been drinking before a fatal crash). • Teens are more easily distracted by passengers in their car. common injuries in Auto Accidents Auto accidents often lead to a wide variety of serious injuries, including Traumatic brain Spinal injuries, including paralysis Neck and back injuries injuries Scrapes, bruises, lacerations Broken Scars and bones disfigurement Internal Organ Injuries Emotional Death trauma selecting a safe car for Your Teen Parents can help keep their teens safer partly by choosing the right car. when choosing a vehicle, keep these points in mind: • Avoid high-horsepower, powerful vehicles. • Go for bigger, heavier vehicles. Get a vehicle made after 2012, or one that explicitly has electronic stability control. Choose vehicles with a rating of 4 or 5 stars by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Look for cars on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety list. in a car Accident priving Dos for Teens priving Don'ts for Teens wear a seatbelt speed prive at or below the speed limit Use your phone while driving Follow the rules of the road prink and drive Limit the number of passengers Drive when tired