Teenage drivers have the highest crash risk of any
age group. Per mile traveled, they have the highest
involvement rates in motor vehicle crashes of all types.
The problem is worst among 16 year-olds, who have the
most limited driving experience and an immaturity that
often results in risk-taking behind the wheel.
Driver error: Compared with older drivers’ fatal crashes,
those of 16 year-olds more often involve driver error.
Speeding: Sixteen-year-old drivers have a higher rate
of fatal crashes in which excessive speed is a factor.
Single-vehicle crashes: More of 16 year-olds’ fatal
crashes involve only the teen’s vehicle. Typically these
are high-speed crashes in which the driver lost control.
Passengers: Sixteen year-olds’ fatal crashes are more
likely to occur when other teenagers are in the car. The
risk increases with every additional passenger.
Alcohol: Although this is a problem among drivers of all
ages, it’s actually less of a problem for 16 year-olds. Typically,
fewer than 15 percent of fatally injured 16-year-old drivers
have blood alcohol concentrations of 0.08 percent or more,
but alcohol quickly becomes a problem in later teen years.
Night driving: This is a high-risk activity for beginners.
Per mile driven, the nighttime fatal crash rate for 16 yearolds
is about twice as high as during the day.
Low belt use: Teenagers generally are less likely than
adults to use safety belts.
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