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Teen Drivers: Get the Facts
Motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of death for U.S. teens.1 Teen motor vehicle crashes are preventable, and proven strategies can improve the safety of young drivers on the road. How big is the problem? In 2018, almost 2,500 teens in the United States aged 13–19 were killed, and about 285,000 were treated…
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Overview Motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of death among teens, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Immaturity and lack of driving experience are the two main factors leading to the high crash rate among young people ages 15-19. Teens’ lack of experience affects their recognition of and response to hazardous situations and…
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Reduce the risks that come with inexperience and immaturity While getting a drivers license is an exciting rite-of-passage for teens, it can make a parent frantic—with good reason. The first years that teenagers spend driving are very risky. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15- to 20-year-olds and research shows that…
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