reducing the risks for teenage drivers statistics: insurance institute for highway safety

REDUCING THE RISKS FOR REDUCING THE RISKS FOR TEENAGE DRIVERS TEENAGE DRIVERS

STATISTICS:STATISTICS:Insurance Institute for Insurance Institute for

Highway SafetyHighway Safety

Motor vehicle crashes Motor vehicle crashes account for 39% of all account for 39% of all

deaths among 15-19 year deaths among 15-19 year olds.olds.

Motor vehicle crashes Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of are the leading cause of death among teenagers death among teenagers

in this country.in this country.

16 -17 year olds, those with 16 -17 year olds, those with the least experience, are the least experience, are

the most likely to be the most likely to be involved in crashesinvolved in crashes

Crash rate/mile for 16 year Crash rate/mile for 16 year oldsolds

Have a 43% higher rate Have a 43% higher rate than 17 year oldsthan 17 year olds

Are 2.7 times more likely Are 2.7 times more likely than 18 year oldsthan 18 year olds

Are 3.9 times more likely Are 3.9 times more likely than 19 year oldsthan 19 year olds

The likelihood of having The likelihood of having a crash or a violation is a crash or a violation is highest in the first few highest in the first few months of independent months of independent

driving.driving.

Greatest risk is at nightGreatest risk is at nightVisibility reducedVisibility reduced

Judgment impaired by Judgment impaired by fatigue and (alcohol?)fatigue and (alcohol?)

Teenage risk increases Teenage risk increases with the number of with the number of

passengerspassengers

Deaths among 41% of Deaths among 41% of motor vehicle teens are motor vehicle teens are

from 9PM – 6AMfrom 9PM – 6AM

Highway Safety Research Center at UNCThe 3 tier system reduces:*fatal crashes by 57%*Night time crashes by 23%*No or minor injuries by 23%

Attributes of Teen Drivers

• Easily distracted• Hesitant• Poor judgment• Impulsive

– Take chances

• Careless• Easily distracted• Thrill seekers• Over confident

• Immature• Inexperience

– Identify risk– Judge distance &

space– Identify important

clues

• Risk Taker– Speed– Tailgating– Don’t use seatbelt