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Remember
- Always wear your seatbelt.
- Never drink & drive or get in a car with someone who has been drinking or doing drugs.
- Don't use your cell phone while driving - NEVER text and drive!
- Obey the rules of the road and have an emergency plan.
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 Car Accidents |
| Becoming a Good Driver |
Frequently Asked Questions |
| Driving Safety Tips |
Do you have your driver’s permit or license or are you getting ready to take the test? Congratulations! Being able to drive can make it a lot easier to hang out with your friends, get to school, do errands, and get to work. It’s great to enjoy your independence, but most importantly, be safe when you’re behind the wheel. Read on to learn some facts about accidents and ways you can become a safe driver.
The Facts:
- Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States.
- Teen drivers between the ages of 16-19 are four times more likely than older drivers to crash (per mile driven).
- Crash risk is the highest during the first year that a teenager has his/her license.
- In 2008, 9 teens between the ages of 16-19 died every day from a motor vehicle injury.
- 3,500 teens between the ages of 15-19 were killed and more than 350,000 were treated in emergency rooms for auto-accident related injuries, in 2008.
Next: Becoming a Good Driver |
Updated: 7/16/2010
