Are teens more likely to crash than adults?
The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among teens aged 16–19 than among any other age group. In fact, per mile driven, teen drivers in this age group are nearly three times as likely as drivers aged 20 or older to be in a fatal crash.
How are teens more likely to be in a car crash?
Teens are almost 10 times more likely to be in a crash during their first year on the road. Drivers aged 16 to 19 are three times more likely to be involved in car crashes than older drivers. 20% of 11th graders report being in a crash as a driver in the last year.
What are the statistics on Teen Teen Drivers?
Teen driver statistics are dire. According to research conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 16- to 17-year old drivers are nine times more likely to be involved in a crash than adults and six times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than adults.
Who is more likely to die in a car accident?
In fact, teenage drivers, ages 16 to 19, are three times more likely than drivers 20 and older, to be involved in a fatal crash, says the CDC.
When is the most dangerous time for teen drivers?
The first 18 months after teens get their license are the most dangerous. During that time, new drivers are four times more likely than adults to get into an accident. The reason: inexperience and a tendency to get distracted, studies now show.
How many teen drivers have been involved in fatal crashes?
In 2017, 20% of male drivers aged 15–20 years and 15% of female drivers aged 15–20 years involved in fatal crashes had been drinking prior to the crash. 16 Parents: Make sure you and your young driver are aware of the leading causes of teen crashes and injuries:
How old are teens when they have a car accident?
12% of distracted drivers involved in fatal car accidents were teens ages 15 to 19. Talking on a cell phone can double the likelihood of an accident and can slow a young driver’s reaction time to that of a 70-year-old. Drivers under the age of 20 make up the largest percentage of distracted drivers.
In fact, teenage drivers, ages 16 to 19, are three times more likely than drivers 20 and older, to be involved in a fatal crash, says the CDC.
What are the dangers of being a teen driver?
Among teen drivers and passengers 16–19 years of age who died in car crashes in 2018, almost half were unrestrained at the time of the crash (when restraint use was known). 2 Distraction negatively effects driving performance for all drivers but can be especially dangerous for young, inexperienced drivers.