Teens: should they drive right away?
March 18th, 2010 | by admin |A Los Angeles car accident attorney reports on some of the issues and risks of having teens behind the wheel of a car before they’re ready.
A recent study released by The Auto Club states that auto accidents caused by teen drivers cost us dearly. It adds up to more than $34 billion annually, nationwide. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for American teenagers. Here’s a shocking statistic. Young people ages 15 to 20 make up 6.7 percent of the total driving population in this country but are involved in 14 percent of all fatal crashes.
While there’s little better to a teen than starting out on their path to “freedom” it’s important to realize that they don’t have the same experiences as adults yet and they may need much more practice before they head out on the open road behind the wheel of a car or truck.