Teen drivers are involved in vehicle crashes not because they are uninformed about the basic rules of the road or safe driving practices; rather, studies show teens are involved in crashes as a result of inexperience and risk-taking.
The award categories 1) Creativity, 2) Use of Different Media, 3) Use of Community Members, and 4) Use of Teen Driving Laws. A social media award for students will be offered by Travelers to encourage promotion of teens’ work and safety message of the contest.
Teens that text while driving are proven to veer out of the lane during 10% of their total drive time. A University of Utah study found that the reaction time of a teen using a cell phone is equal to that of a 70-year-old woman who is not using a hand-held device.
Safe Teen Driving. Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of s. Driving is especially dangerous for teens because the human brain does not fully develop its ability to assess risk or control impulse until the mid-twenties.
For teens just learning to drive, car crashes are the No. 1 cause of death – mostly due to inexperience. Graduated Driver Licensing systems are proven to reduce crashes involving teen drivers by as much as 40%, minimizing common risks such as passenger distraction, nighttime driving and cell phone use.
Among teen drivers, those at especially high risk for motor vehicle crashes are: Males: In 2016, the motor vehicle death rate for male drivers ages 16 to 19 was two times that of their female counterparts. 3; Teens driving with teen passengers: The presence of teen passengers increases the crash risk of unsupervised teen drivers.
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.
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.
Teens also need to commit to being safe and responsible drivers in order to improve the odds in their favor. Reckless driving is still a danger to teens — even with automobile safety features. All new drivers should take a driver’s education course.
The award categories 1) Creativity, 2) Use of Different Media, 3) Use of Community Members, and 4) Use of Teen Driving Laws. A social media award for students will be offered by Travelers to encourage promotion of teens’ work and safety message of the contest.
