Teen Driving Infographic

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Content Summary of Teen Driving Infographic

Teen Drivers The Risks and How to Stay Safe A Look at the Numbers Car crashes are the #1 cause of death for 14-18 year olds. DUE TO CAR ACCIDENTS in 2010

• 2,700 teens were killed
• 282,000 teens were admitted to the ER
• In the first month of holding a driver’s license, there is an even higher risk of getting into a car accident.
• In 2011, 1/5 of teen drivers license killed in car crashes did not have a valid driver’s license.
• Almost 2x as many male teenage drivers and passengers died as female teenage drivers and passengers.
• Over HALF of the teens (passengers and drivers) killed were not wearing seat belts.
• Per mile driven, teen drivers are 3x more likely to be in a fatal car accident than drivers aged 20 and up.
• 11% of drivers under the age of 20 involved in fatal car 21% crashes were distracted drivers.
• Of those teens, 21% were distracted by their cell phone.
• 35% of teens involved in fatal crashes were speeding.

Teen drivers are more likely to:

• Leave less space between cars
• Speed
• Refrain from using seatbelts

In 2011, over 2,000 teen drivers were involved in car crashes in which someone died.

• From 2007-2011, the number of teen drivers killed fell by 44%.
• GDL (Graduated Learner) programs correlate with reductions of up to 40% in fatalities and injuries

Graduated Driver Licensing  gradually phase in teen drivers, with restrictions LEARNER

• No younger than 16
• For 6 months
• 30-50 of parental supervision

INTERMEDIATE STAGE

• Until 18
• No nighttime driving- starting at 9 or 10 pm
• No teen passengers

ALWAYS

• Ban on all cellphone use
• Active parents- supervision to ensure safe habits, and good role modeling