Teen Driving

The single greatest cause of death for teenagers in the United States is car accidents. Drivers age 16-19 get into more car accidents than any other age group of drivers on the road. The risks are greatest among drivers in their first year driving. Teenagers driving with other teenagers in the car are particularly dangerous. Male teens are … Keep Reading → about two times more likely to get into an accident than female teens. The implementation of Graduated Driver Licensing programs in most states is helping to reduce these frightening numbers. The programs which award drivers licenses in stages have reportedly reduced teen crashes by 20%-40%. The programs usually award a learners permit first, followed by some form of limited license, followed some time later by a full license. While the Graduated Driver Licensing programs have had a significant impact, there is still much to work to be done.

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