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  • Teens Behind the Wheel


    Two out of five deaths among the teens in the United States are the result of a motor vehicle crash. In 1999, 5,749 teens died of injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes. On average, that's one teen death on the nation's roadways every 91 minutes.

    The risk for motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16- to 19-year-olds than any other age group. In fact, per mile driven, a 16-year-old driver is seven times more likely to crash than a driver 25 to 29 years old.

    In 1999, the economic cost of police-reported crashes (both fatal and nonfatal) involving drivers ages 15 to 20 was about $32 billion.

    Why Are Teens at Risk for Motor Vechicle Crashes?

    Inexperience

    Teens are more likely than older drivers to underestimate the dangers in hazardous situations, and they have less experience coping with such situations.

    Low rates of seat belt use

    Only 33% of high school students report they always wear seat belts when riding with someone else.

    Alcohol

    At all levels of blood alcohol concentration, the risk of being involved in a motor vehicle crash is greater for teens than for older drivers.

    This information came from a CDC online article.

    *** Any medical or legal information can be incorrect or outdated ***
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