A Warning to Teen Drivers

There is something terribly dangerous that all teen drivers should know about: other teen drivers. That’s right. Every day, teen drivers have to navigate the same routes to school and back, attend the same events, and go to the same get-togethers as other teen drivers. Believe it or not, driving in the same areas as your peers can be extremely dangerous. Why? Well, here are some reasons, just to name a few:

•  Teenage drivers are involved in more crashes per mile than drivers of any other age group.

•  Drivers ages 16 to 17 are involved in about seven times as many crashes per mile driven compared to drivers in their 40s, 50s or 60s.

•  Teenage drivers are over-represented in crashes that result in the death of other people, such as their passengers, pedestrians or occupants of other vehicles. The crash rate for 16- to 17-year-old drivers is 50% higher than drivers in the 35-49 age group.

So, watch out for your fellow-teens on the road. And, as always, drive safe!