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Facts About Driving

How Can You Help?

Who Are We Trying to Help?

 

        "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."

-Center for Disease Control, 2013

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PARENTS

  • Limit Distractions

    • number of teenage passengers​

    • phones

  • Drive with your kids​

    • The CDC recommends staying in the car with a new driver for 30 to 50 hours​

    • Make sure they are experienced with a variety of driving environments

  • Lead by Example​

    • when your new driver is in the car, explain and show them how to develop good, safe driving habits​

TEENS & NEW DRIVERS

  • Learn from the Best

    • whether it be your parents, an uncle, or an older friend, pay attention to how they drive, and don't be afraid to learn from their mistakes​

  • Stick With the Basics​

    • start small and work your way up: wear your seatbelt, check your blind spots; you'd be surprised how often the little things go unnoticed​​

  • Remember, You're Still Learning​

    • following your state's Graduated Drivers Liscense Programs can lead to reductions by 38% and 40% in fatal and injury crashes, respectively, among 16-year-old drivers​

Why Are Teens at Risk?

  • Driver inexperience

  • Driving with teen passengers

  • Nighttime driving

  • Not using seat belts

  • Distracted driving

  • Drowsy driving

  • Reckless driving

  • Impaired driving

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