In 2011, 2,650 teens in the age group of 16-19 were killed in auto accidents. Another 292,000 reported to the emergency departments with injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents. In other words, seven teens in the age group of 16-19 got killed every day because of auto accident injuries. It is important to note that …
Speeding is a dangerous behavior and can significantly increase the chances of an accident, especially if you are driving too fast for the road or weather conditions. When a car is traveling at a very high speed, it takes longer to stop because of increased momentum and is more likely to go out of control. …
Watching a teen driver head off in a car alone for the first time can be frightening for parents. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for 16 to 19 year olds, despite every effort to ensure their safety. They also have the highest accident rate than any other age group. This is frightening for …
The leading cause of teenage death in the United States still remains automobile accidents. Despite all efforts at educating teen drivers on safe driving habits, many teen drivers act recklessly when behind the wheel. There are a number of causes that lead to so many car accidents involving teenagers, but here are the top five. Immaturity …
In the United States, one out of three teen fatalities is caused by a car accident. According to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teen drivers in the age group of 16-19 years are more likely to get involved in a car accident compared to older drivers. As many as 3,000 …
Car accident rates for drivers between the ages of 16 to 19 are higher than in any other age group. In the United States, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. A 2008 study on Missouri car accidents reports that there were 195 fatalities associated with a driver between the ages of …