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TEEN DRIVING STATISTICS AND SAFETY TIPS

Steven Day April 15, 2021

A driver's license is a rite of passage for teenagers, but the thought of your teen being behind the wheel can be terrifying and with good reason. Car accidents are among the top causes of death for teenagers today. Some reasons for teen accidents are lack of driving experience, texting, and drinking.

While it is important to teach your teen about safe driving, the reality is that you can't always watch them constantly. If your teen happens to be involved in a wreck, it's advisable to seek representation from an experienced car accident attorney.

TEEN DRIVING STATISTICS

Most car accidents occur in the evening hours and teenagers tend to underestimate risks involved in situations that are potentially dangerous. Additionally, your teen is at the highest risk of being involved in an accident shortly after they obtain their license.

Boys are also more likely to take risks while driving than girls, including driving above the speed limit. If your teen has a tendency to pile up friends in the backseat, doing so places them at higher risk of being involved in an accident.

Automobile accidents are also the reason behind 52% of personal injury lawsuits, and your teen's afterschool job isn't going to cover the damages incurred if they were to be sued. Before you confiscate the car keys, educate yourself and your teen on tips for safe driving.

SAFE DRIVING

As a parent, you have to lead by example. This means that you can't convince your teen to wear their seatbelt and to not text and drive if you don't adhere to your own advice. If you begin practicing safe driving habits, your teen will be more likely to do so as well.

Since inexperience is a factor in teen accidents, you should enroll your teen in a driver's education course for more driving practice. You can also draw up a written driving contract with your teen to enforce rules such as mandatory seatbelts and passenger restrictions.

CONSULT AN ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

If your teen is involved in an automobile accident, reach out to an accident attorney for a consultation. While teen driving is liberating, there are risks involved. Safe driving habits can reduce these risks, not eliminate them. An experienced attorney can review your case and guide you through the legal process. Be firm about driving rules with your teen but keep your lawyer on speed dial…just in case.