Driving as a teen already puts you at an experiential disadvantage. That, combined with distracted driving behaviors, has prompted some alarming statistics.
- Car crashes are the leading cause of death and disability for teens.
- 78% of teenage crash deaths in 2019 were passenger vehicle occupants.
- About 2 of every 3 teenagers killed in crashes in 2019 were males.
- The risk of fatal crashes goes up in direct relation to the number of teens in a car.
- 28% of teen crashes in 2019 involved speeding.
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Distracted driving is putting more than the driver at risk. Next time you get in the car, limit your exposure to fatalities by doing the following things:
- Wear a Seatbelt. In 2018, the CDC reported that almost half of the teens, ages 16-19, that died in fatal car accidents died while unrestrained.
- Put Your Phone On Do-Not-Disturb
- Don’t Drive Late at Night. Teenage motor vehicle crashes in 2018 were found to occur most commonly between 9:00 PM and midnight.
- Keep your eyes on the road, your hands on the wheel, and stay safe.
The same and more safe driving practices that are taught in A-1’s Defensive Driving Class can apply to be a safe driver in a car and on a motorcycle.
If you’re gearing up for driving to and from school every day, these tips should help you protect yourself and those around you!
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