It's Teen Driver Safety Awareness Week! Start the conversation in your family, and help prevent teen crashes. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens 15-19 years old.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 6 teens die every day from motor vehicle injuries in the United States. That's 2,270 teens who die each year.
Of those teens, the death rate for male drivers and passengers was more than two times the number of female drivers and passengers who died in motor vehicle crashes.
According to CDC, 17% of teen drivers involved in a fatal crash reported a BAC of .08% or higher. Of the teens involved in intoxication, fatal crashes, only 36% were wearing a seatbelt. It may be possible that 64% of the crash victims could have been saved just by wearing a seatbelt.
Timing plays a factor in when fatal teen crashes ocurr. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Parents can set a an example for their teens. The CDC has some recommendations for parents:
-Set a limit to the number of teens your young driver can have riding with them. Studies show that increasing the number of drivers increases risk for accident.
-Make sure your teen is aware of the risks of distracted driving, impaired driving, not wearing a seatbelt, nighttime driving, and reckless driving.
Teen driving is an exciting part of growing up. And independence is a way to gain maturity and responsibility. But understanding the risks associated with driving a vehicle are important for a safe commute.
Check out tips for talking to your teen on McMinnLaw.com: www.mcminnlaw....
Follow the NHTSA's 5 to Drive campaign: No cell phones, no extra passengers, no speeding, no alcohol, and always buckle-up.
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