Teenagers: Learning to Drive
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Some are better than others in answering questions in class, while others excel during the on-the-road part of training. Some do well in both, and some...probably need a lot of practice. They all bring different skill levels to class. They should all leave better drivers than when they arrived at my door.
*According to the 2020 data, 29% of drivers ages 15-20 who were killed in motor vehicle crashes had been drinking
*In a national 2019 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 16.7% of U.S. high school students rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol at least once during the 30 days before the survey.
* Marijuana is the second most common drug associated with impaired driving, with alcohol being #1.
*In 2019, among U.S. high school students who drove, 39% texted or e-mailed while driving at least once during the prior 30 days. What could possibly go wrong if you text while you are drugged (alcohol, wacky weed, etc.)?
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
*In a national 2019 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 16.7% of U.S. high school students rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol at least once during the 30 days before the survey.
* Marijuana is the second most common drug associated with impaired driving, with alcohol being #1.
*In 2019, among U.S. high school students who drove, 39% texted or e-mailed while driving at least once during the prior 30 days. What could possibly go wrong if you text while you are drugged (alcohol, wacky weed, etc.)?
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Brain immaturity might explain why the teen crash rate is so high
.Some experts infer that parents who assume that simply warning their teens to fasten their safety belt, watch their speed, not to pick-up friends, and not to drink alcohol cannot control an important factor--the teen brain may not be capable of the responsibilities of driving a motor vehicle.
Researchers with the National Institute of Mental Health* have shown that "a crucial part of the teen's brain - the area that peers ahead and considers consequences - remains undeveloped. That means careless attitudes and rash emotions often drive teen decisions."
--
*Jay Giedd, chief of brain imaging in the child psychiatric unit at the
National Institute of Mental Health
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2020, about 2,800 teens in the United States ages 13-19 were killed, and about 227,000 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor vehicle crashes.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that the risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16-19-year-olds than among any other age group. In fact, 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.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that the risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16-19-year-olds than among any other age group. In fact, 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.
So
why are so many teens dying in vehicle crashes?
Most teens have excellent reflexes. Does this mean that all teens are careless "bad" drivers? No, but some speculate that teenagers tend to take more risks while driving partly due to their overconfidence in their driving abilities. Others suspect it has something to do with brain immaturity. (see the article "Brain immaturity..." in the sidebar of this webpage) >>>
More Statistics:
*Among teen drivers and passengers 16-19 years of age who were killed in car crashes in 2020, 56%† were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash
*Among teen drivers and passengers 16-19 years of age who were killed in car crashes in 2020, 56%† were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash
*2020 data revealed that 24% of male drivers ages 15-20 years and 17% of female drivers ages 15-20 years who were involved in fatal crashes had been drinking prior to the crash.
*At all levels of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), the risk of involvement in a motor vehicle crash is greater for teens than for older drivers.
*At all levels of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), the risk of involvement in a motor vehicle crash is greater for teens than for older drivers.
Drive Safely!
Driver education
is one class most students enjoy. The look in their eyes when walking in to my driver ed classroom is unforgettable. They are motivated. They want to drive the family car. Maybe their parents insisted they take driver ed to get more experience and to get an insurance discount. They have waited for this opportunity and symbol of independence for many years.
Teen Drivers: Motor Vehicle Crashes are the Leading Cause of Death
(more than one in three deaths in this age group)
(more than one in three deaths in this age group)
Teenagers:
Learning to Drive
Learning to Drive
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Teen Drivers: Motor Vehicle Crashes are the Leading Cause of Death
(more than one in three deaths in this age group)
(more than one in three deaths in this age group)
Driver education is one class most students enjoy. The look in their eyes when walking in to my driver ed classroom is unforgettable. They are motivated. They want to drive the family car. Maybe their parents insisted they take driver ed to get more experience and to get an insurance discount. They have waited for this opportunity and symbol of independence for many years.
Teen Safe Driving
Some are better than others in answering questions in class, while others excel during the on-the-road part of training. Some do well in both, and some...probably need a lot of practice. They all bring different skill levels to class. They should all leave better drivers than when they arrived at my door.
So
why are so many teens dying in vehicle crashes?
Most teens have excellent reflexes. Does this mean that all teens are careless "bad" drivers? No, but some speculate that teenagers tend to take more risks while driving partly due to their overconfidence in their driving abilities. Others suspect it has something to do with brain immaturity. (see the excert "Brain immaturity..." below)Brain immaturity might explain why the teen crash rate is so high
.Some experts infer that parents who assume that simply warning their teens to fasten their safety belt, watch their speed, not to pick-up friends, and not to drink alcohol cannot control an important factor--the teen brain may not be capable of the responsibilities of driving a motor vehicle.
Researchers with the National Institute of Mental Health* have shown that "a crucial part of the teen's brain - the area that peers ahead and considers consequences - remains undeveloped. That means careless attitudes and rash emotions often drive teen decisions."
--
*Jay Giedd, chief of brain imaging in the child psychiatric unit at the
National Institute of Mental Health
Drive Safely!
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2020, about 2,800 teens in the United States ages 13-19 were killed, and about 227,000 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor vehicle crashes.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that the risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16-19-year-olds than among any other age group. In fact, 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.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that the risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16-19-year-olds than among any other age group. In fact, 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.
More Statistics:
*Among teen drivers and passengers 16-19 years of age who were killed in car crashes in 2020, 56%† were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash
*Among teen drivers and passengers 16-19 years of age who were killed in car crashes in 2020, 56%† were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash
*2020 data revealed that 24% of male drivers ages 15-20 years and 17% of female drivers ages 15-20 years who were involved in fatal crashes had been drinking prior to the crash.
*At all levels of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), the risk of involvement in a motor vehicle crash is greater for teens than for older drivers.
*At all levels of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), the risk of involvement in a motor vehicle crash is greater for teens than for older drivers.
*According to the 2020 data, 29% of drivers ages 15-20 who were killed in motor vehicle crashes had been drinking
*In a national 2019 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 16.7% of U.S. high school students rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol at least once during the 30 days before the survey.
* Marijuana is the second most common drug associated with impaired driving, with alcohol being #1.
*In 2019, among U.S. high school students who drove, 39% texted or e-mailed while driving at least once during the prior 30 days. What could possibly go wrong if you text while you are drugged (alcohol, wacky weed, etc.)?
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
*In a national 2019 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 16.7% of U.S. high school students rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol at least once during the 30 days before the survey.
* Marijuana is the second most common drug associated with impaired driving, with alcohol being #1.
*In 2019, among U.S. high school students who drove, 39% texted or e-mailed while driving at least once during the prior 30 days. What could possibly go wrong if you text while you are drugged (alcohol, wacky weed, etc.)?
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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